Name: Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces of fusilli pasta; 2 cans of tuna, drained; 1/4 cup of pesto sauce; 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta Recipe

Nadiya Oxford Modified: February 12, 2024

How To Make Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces of fusilli pasta
2 cans of tuna, drained
1/4 cup of pesto sauce
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the drained tuna over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta and cover the skillet with a lid. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.