Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
3.81 cup

shell pasta

1.13 tbsp

butter

2.38 tbsp

plain flour

1.69 cup

vegetable stock

0.63 cup

cream cheese

4 stalk

marjoram

finely chopped

0.5 bunch

chives

finely chopped

3 tbsp

olive oil

2.81 cup

courgette

sliced

1 clove

garlic

finely diced

0.81 pound

tinned tuna in water

drained

Step 1
~2 min

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2
~2 min

Add shell pasta and cook until al dente.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain pasta and set aside.

Step 4
~2 min

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown and nutty.

Step 6
~2 min

Gradually whisk in vegetable stock until smooth.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir in cream cheese, chives, and marjoram.

Step 9
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10
~2 min

Set sauce aside and keep warm.

Step 11
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat.

Step 12
~2 min

Sauté sliced zucchini for about 3 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Add finely diced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 14
~2 min

Season zucchini and garlic with salt and pepper.

Step 15
~2 min

Add tinned tuna (drained) to the pan and warm through.

Step 16
~2 min

Toss the zucchini and tuna mixture with the prepared sauce.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and tuna mixture and toss to combine.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Accompany with crusty bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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