Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta
A delicious tuna pasta bake that is also healthier than the usual.
Recipe Summary Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta
This simple pasta dish with tuna and zucchini is incredibly delicious and so easy! It's not fancy, it's just dinner.
Ingredients | Tuna Pasta Bake Recipes Healthyolive oil3 cloves garlic, minced6 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning½ teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce1 ½ cups water2 (7 ounce) pouches tuna1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to tasteDirectionsHeat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir zucchini, salt, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes into garlic oil; cook and stir until zucchini begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in marinara sauce and water and bring sauce to a boil.Gently mix tuna into sauce. Simmer until zucchini are almost tender, 7 to 10 more minutes.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; stir in elbow macaroni. Cook until still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain well.Mix elbow macaroni into tuna sauce until thoroughly combined. Taste for salt levels and adjust if necessary. Turn off heat, cover pan, and let pasta and sauce stand for exactly 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Pasta will soak up the sauce and become more tender.Serve in bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.Info | Tuna Pasta Bake Recipes Healthyprep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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