Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta Recipe

Name: Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 (7 ounce) pouches tuna; 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Servings: persons

olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 (7 ounce) pouches tuna
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

1
Heat 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.
2
Gently mix tuna into sauce. Simmer until zucchini are almost tender, 7 to 10 more minutes.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; stir in elbow macaroni. Cook until still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain well.
4
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.
5
Serve in bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 6 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Zucchini Elbow Pasta

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