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Canned tuna pasta

Canned tuna pasta, a delicious pasta dish with tuna, tomato sauce, olives and topped with a crispy layer of panko. A must try for pasta lovers!
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Preparation15 minutes
Cook time25 minutes
Total time40 minutes
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Ingredients

4 people
  • 300 gram pasta
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 70 gram tomato puree
  • 400 gram diced tomatoes
  • 1½ tbsp Italian herbs (dried)
  • 140 gram canned tuna
  • 150 gram black olives
  • 50 gram panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • oil, salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Ovenproof dish

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius / 355 Fahrenheit top and bottom heat.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet and drain.
  • Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic briefly.
  • Brown the tomato puree and add the diced tomatoes.
  • Season with Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta.
  • Place half of the pasta in an ovenproof dish, spread half of the tuna and black olives on top and repeat with the other half.
  • Spread the panko over the top and sprinkle with some extra Italian herbs and possibly some grated Parmesan.
  • Bake in the oven for about 25-35 minutes until it is nice and warm and the crust is crispy and lightly golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley and enjoy your meal!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Proteins: 13g | Fats: 8g | Saturated fats: 1g

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