Macaroni with tuna and Mozzarella

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Macaroni with tuna and Mozzarella

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main dish

Cuisine: Own recipe

Keyword: Mozzarella, macaroni, pasta dish, easy pasta recipe, family recipe, macaroni recipe, macaroni with tuna

language: en

gelegenheid: daily dishes

Servings: persons

Calories: 716kcal

Equipment

frying pan
oven

Ingredients

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

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