Tuna Pasta Bake

tuna pasta bake in a large white casserole dish served with a spoon.

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5 from 9 votes

A comforting super easy tuna pasta bake that the family will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: James Wythe

Cost: £6

Ingredients

500 g penne pasta (I used gluten-free)
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 small red onion diced
2x 145 g tinned tuna drained
1 tinned sweetcorn drained
1 690g jarred passata
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
200 g grated cheese (I used vegan)
1 handful fresh spinach (optional)
salt & pepper

Instructions

Firstly, boil the pasta (per packet instructions).
Next, dice the onion and crush the garlic.
Once the pasta has cooked, drain and add to a large baking dish along with the onion, garlic, drained tuna, drained sweetcorn, passata, spinach, herbs, salt and pepper and mix together.
Finally, top with grated cheese and bake for 25 minutes at 200C.

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Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.

To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.

Tip 1: Tube-shaped pasta works best in pasta bakes. If you change from penne, I’d recommend using another tubular pasta like macaroni or ziti but fusilli will also work well.

Tip 2: If you love spicy dishes, you could add freshly chopped jalapeno or even some crushed chilli flakes to this tuna bake recipe with pasta.

Tip 3: If you are vegetarian, leave out the tuna and add some extra vegetables! Carrots, broccoli, and/or peas are all great options!

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