Italian-Style Tuna Pasta Bake
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (270 g) canned tuna (drain)
- 2 (800 g) cans chopped tomatoes (do not drain)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 4 cups pasta shells (cooked al dente)
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper
- Heat oil in a fairly large pan (preferably a wok) and add the onion until it softens. About 2-3 minutes. Then add the tuna and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, Italian herb seasoning, oregano, garlic granules and salt & pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened stirring from time to time.
- While the sauce is simmering, heat the oven at 200 degrees or 180 for fan-assisted ovens. And cooked the pasta shells 2 minutes less than the directed time on the packet. It needs to be a little bit tougher as it still needs to be cooked in the oven. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain and set aside.
- When the sauce has thickened add the chopped fresh basil and the drained pasta shells and stir until thoroughly mix.
- Transfer into an oven-proof dish and topped with grated cheddar and mozzarella. Bake for another 20- 25 minutes or until the cheese on top has turned golden brown.
- ENJOY!
onion, olive oil, tuna, tomatoes, tomato paste, italian herb seasoning, oregano, garlic, fresh basil, pasta shells, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-style-tuna-pasta-bake-146394 (may not work)