40-Minute Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake: Irresistibly Cheesy Comfort
A simple and hearty pasta bake combining tuna, tomatoes, and pasta for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta
- 200g canned tuna, drained
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100g grated cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and oregano, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tuna and cooked pasta, mixing well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with grated cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg