Macaroni with tuna and Mozzarella

This simple and flavorful tuna and mozzarella macaroni recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a quick, yet delicious meal. The combination of savory tuna, melted mozzarella and the aroma of fresh basil makes this dish a favorite for adults and children alike.My family loves this dish and it is one of their favorite pasta dishes. I make it a bit spicy with a pinch of spicy paprika powder.

Macaroni with tuna and Mozzarella

A delicious dish that proves that simple can also be extraordinarily tasty.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main dish

Cuisine Own recipe

Servings 4 persons

Calories 716 kcal

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven

Ingredients

  

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• 350 gr macaroni
• 300 gr tuna in oil jarred, neto weight
• 300 gr cherry tomatoes bunch
• 500 gr passata
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 250 gr mozzarella mini mini balls
• 2 tbl spoon tomato paste
• ½ cube vegetable broth
• 1 tbl spoon pine nuts
• 15 gr fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• 80 gr grated cheese
• 2 tbl spoon olive oil

Instructions

 

• Bring water to the boil with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. When it is al dente, place it in a sieve.
• Preheat the oven to 180º
• Shred the onion and the garlic cloves. Put 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan and simmer for 3 minutes. Rinse the cherry tomatoes. Keep six of them aside and add the others to the onion. Stew this together for about 8 minutes. Add the passata together with the ½ stock cube and 2 tbsp tomato puree. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Shred the basil and add it to the sauce.
• Drain the tuna in a colander and add it to the sauce, mixing well. Also mix in half of the Mozzarella balls. After a minute, add the cooked macaroni and mix into the sauce.
• Place the macaroni in an oven dish. Add the remaining Mozzarella ball and tomatoes, divide the pine nuts over it and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
• Place this in the oven for 15 minutes at 180º, the last 3 minutes on the grill.

Notes

Delicious macaroni with tuna and mozzarella – An easy and tasty recipe

An ideal pasta dish for a weeknight, but also impressive enough for a nice dinner with friends or family.

This simple and flavorful tuna and mozzarella macaroni recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a quick, yet delicious meal. The combination of savory tuna, melted mozzarella and the aroma of fresh basil makes this dish a favorite for adults and children alike.

My family loves this dish and it is one of their favorite pasta dishes. I make it a bit spicy with a pinch of spicy paprika powder.

Macaroni with tuna and mozzarella is a delicious dish that proves that simple can also be extremely tasty. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, but also suitable for a pleasant evening with guests. Try this recipe today and experience how easy and delicious cooking can be! Greetings from the south, Patricia

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 45gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 1198mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1568IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 447mgIron: 6mg

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