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How To Make Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta
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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
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Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the drained tuna over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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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.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size : 1 serving
Calories - Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 610mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugars : 3g
- Protein : 28g
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