How To Make Pasta Bake With Tuna

Ingredients

Making this delicious pasta bake with tuna requires a few simple ingredients:

400g of dry pasta (penne, fusilli or macaroni)
2 cans of tuna in brine (or oil)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
100g of mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons of tomato puree
500g of passata (or tinned tomatoes)
1 teaspoon of paprika
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of oregano
100g of grated cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

This pasta bake with tuna is really easy to make and can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. Here's what you need to do:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat and cook the onion, pepper, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
Add the tomato puree, passata, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain the tuna and add it to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Transfer the pasta bake to an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

This pasta bake with tuna is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as being low in fat. Here's the nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 446
Protein: 27.7g
Fat: 15.2g
Carbohydrates: 47.3g
Fibre: 4.2g
Sugars: 9.2g
Sodium: 981mg

Serving Suggestions

This pasta bake with tuna makes a great main meal and is perfect for feeding the whole family. Serve it with a side salad or some steamed vegetables for a nutritious and delicious dinner. It also makes a great lunch the next day!