Tuna Pasta Bake
A delicious and comforting dish made with pasta, tuna, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Main ingredients
- 425 g canned chunk tuna, drained
- 200 g spiral pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- to taste olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the spiral pasta according to the packet instructions, reducing the cooking time by one minute. Drain and set aside.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion and cook for about three minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, Italian mixed herbs, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, add the tomato paste if using, and let it simmer for about five minutes.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the cooked pasta and drained tuna gently.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the dish to cool for about three minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.