Bisnonna's Tuna Parmesan

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 20 min

Servings: 7

Yield: 7 servings

Description

Simple, delicious, and passed down through an Italian great-grandmother, this tuna Parmesan recipe makes an easy weeknight meal.

• 2 (8 ounce) jars tuna packed in oil, drained

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 (8 ounce) can pasta sauce

1 Combine tuna, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and egg in a medium mixing bowl. Form into around 7 patties.

2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown patties in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

3 Bring pasta sauce to a simmer in a separate skillet. Add tuna patties, cover with sauce, and let simmer for 10 minutes.