Italian-style Tuna Pasta Bake

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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 sauté for another 3 minutes.
• 2 add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, italian herb seasoning, oregano, garlic granules and salt & pepper to taste.
• 3 simmer for about 15 minutes-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened stirring from time to time.
• 4 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.
• 5 when the sauce has thickened add the chopped fresh basil and the drained pasta shells and stir until thoroughly mix.
• 6 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.
• 7 enjoy!