Tuna Starfish Pasta Bake: Easy 3-Serving Recipe

Tuna Starfish

YIELD Makes 3 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells 1 cup crushed Cheddar cheese-flavored crackers 1/4 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend Dash hot pepper sauce Dash Worcestershire sauce 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk tuna packed in water, drained and flaked 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup prepared pesto Salt and black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain, set aside; keep warm.
2. Combine crackers, milk, egg, seasoning, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl. Add tuna and bell pepper; mix well.
3. Divide mixture into 6 balls. Flatten each ball into 1/2-inch-thick patty with palm. Cut each patty with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter,
4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Place 3 starfish in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Turn; add 1 teaspoon oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Repeat with remaining 3 starfish. Set starfish aside; keep warm.
5. Combine cooked pasta, cheese and pesto sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pasta on serving platter and top with starfish.

This recipe appears in: Fish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 850 mg Protein 40 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 59 g Cholesterol 92 mg Saturated Fat 6 g Total Fat 25 g Calories from Fat 36 % Calories 626