The pasta with zucchini and tuna meatballs is a first course with a rich, creamy sauce. The creaminess of the sauce comes from the addition of spreadable cheese, while the tuna meatballs are cooked separately and added at the end. This dish is easy to make and will win everyone over at the table!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Low cost
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 6.35 oz pasta
- 1 zucchini (large)
- 1 onion
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp spreadable cheese
- 3.5 oz tuna in water (drained)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- to taste chives
- 1 tbsp curry
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
To make the pasta with zucchini and tuna meatballs, first prepare the tuna meatballs. In a bowl beat the egg and add the drained tuna fillets. Use a fork to combine the egg with the tuna. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until you obtain a homogeneous, compact mixture.
With your hands take portions of the mixture and form small meatballs about 1/4 inch thick.
Pour two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a pan and heat it over the stove, then add the meatballs and cook until they become golden.
In another pan pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the chopped onion. Put over the heat and let the onion soften.
Then add the grated zucchini and cook for about ten minutes. If the zucchini starts to stick, add one tablespoon of water.
Finally add the spreadable cheese. Mix the ingredients well and, if necessary, add a splash of water so the sauce doesn’t dry out and becomes creamy.
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water; once cooked (preferably al dente) drain it and add it to the pan with the zucchini and cheese sauce. Add the meatballs as well and toss for a few minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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