Tuna Pasta Bake

5 from 10 votes

A comforting tuna pasta bake made from store cupboard tins and passata, topped with cheese and baked until golden. Easy to make and a hit with all the family!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: James Wythe

Equipment

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 following the packet instructions, and preheat the oven to 200°C fan (220°C conventional, gas 7).
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 the grated cheese and bake for 25 minutes at 200°C fan (220°C conventional, gas 7), until golden and bubbling.

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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: Cool quickly, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat only once, in the oven or the microwave, until steaming hot all the way through.

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 rigatoni, but fusilli will also work well.

Tip 2: If you love spicy dishes, you could add a finely chopped fresh chilli or some chilli flakes to this tuna pasta bake.

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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