Tuna Pasta Bake

Directions

• Heat oil in a fairly large pan (preferably a wok). Saute the onion until it softens. About 2-3 minutes. Then add the tuna and sauté for another 3 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, Italian herb seasoning, oregano, garlic granules and salt & pepper to taste.
• Simmer for about 15 -20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened stirring from time to time.
• While the sauce is simmering, heat the oven to 200 degrees or 180 for fan-assisted ovens.
• Cooked the pasta shells 2 minutes less than the directed time on the packet. It needs to be a little bit tougher as it still needs to be cooked in the oven. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Drain and set aside.
• When the sauce has thickened add the chopped fresh basil and the drained pasta shells and stir until thoroughly mixed.
• Transfer into an oven-proof dish and top with Hiland Grated Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheeses
• Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until the Hiland Cheese on top has turned golden brown.