Italian Tuna Pasta
🌟Main ingredient:Pasta
✨secondary ingredients: tomatoes and canned-tuna
⏱️Cooking time: 60 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: 4-8 Dinners
Ingredients
300g
pasta
2
cans
of
tuna
in
olive
oil
1
can
of
diced
tomatoes
1
small
onion,
finely
chopped
2
cloves
of
garlic,
minced
2
tablespoons
olive
oil
1/2
teaspoon
dried
oregano
1/2
teaspoon
dried
basil
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
1/2
cup
grated
Parmesan
cheese
Fresh
basil
leaves
for
garnish
Cooking steps
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Drain the tuna and add it to the skillet. Break it up with a fork and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the sauce.
8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
10. Enjoy with a side of garlic bread and a green salad.
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