Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato Tuna Sauce

Serves: 5

Clair Leannon

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

55

Sweetness

52

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tbsp

Lemon Zest

2 cups

Tomato Sauce

Directions:

1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

2

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish

3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat

4

Stir in the pasta and boil until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes

5

Drain well

6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet

7

Toast bread crumbs in oil, about 2 minutes

8

Season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon zest

9

Remove seasoned bread crumbs from skillet and drain on paper towels

10

Place the skillet back over medium heat

11

Add the beans, and mash

12

Stir in the tuna, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese

13

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes

14

Toss sauce with prepared pasta; place in prepared baking dish

15

Top with the toasted bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

16

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes