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DINNER · Monday, February 19

Tuna Pasta Bake

with carrot fries and a dinner roll
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SERVES
TOTAL TIME
Rachel and 2 others
50 minutes

Tuna Pasta Bake

YIELD
8 servings
(for 2 meals)
TIME
45 minutes
(for 2 meals)

Ingredients

4 cups
whole-wheat rotini, 14 oz total
1 tbsp
olive oil
yellow onions, finely chopped
4 cloves
garlic, minced
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2 28 oz cans
crushed tomatoes
1½ cups
water
2 tbsp
Italian seasoning
2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
6 cups
water-packed light tuna, drained
3 cups
shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, or until al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
¾ package pasta
3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil1½ onions
4
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 30 seconds.
4 cloves garlic
5
Add tomato paste and cook until darkened, about 2-3 minutes.
2 tbsp tomato paste
6
Add tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
2 cans crushed tomatoes1½ cups water2 tbsp Italian seasoning2 tsp salt1 tsp pepper
7
Add pasta and tuna and stir to combine. Transfer out of pan and place in a 9x13 baking dish. Top with mozzarella and bake until top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
6 cups tuna3 cups mozzarella

Carrot Fries

YIELD
4 cups
(for 2 meals)
TIME
50 minutes
(for 2 meals)

Ingredients

11
carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2½ tbsp
olive oil
1½ tbsp
paprika
salt
black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Mix carrots, olive oil, and paprika in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11 carrots2½ tbsp olive oil1½ tbsp paprikasaltpepper
3
Place carrots on baking sheet and bake until tender, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Dinner Roll

Ingredients

whole-wheat dinner rolls