bow tie pasta with tomato tuna sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 (15 ounce) can canned beans
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. stir in the pasta and boil until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. drain well.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet. toast bread crumbs in oil, about 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon zest. remove seasoned bread crumbs from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• place the skillet back over medium heat. add the beans, and mash. stir in the tuna, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese. reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• toss sauce with prepared pasta; place in prepared baking dish. top with the toasted bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.