Description
Cheesy and comforting tomato and tuna pasta bake. Quick, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper
2 cans tuna in water, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven and grease baking dish.
2. Cook pasta until al dente.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
4. Add tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer.
5. Stir in tuna.
6. Combine pasta with sauce.
7. Transfer to baking dish.
8. Top with cheeses.
9. Bake until bubbly and golden.
10. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for healthier option.
Add vegetables for extra nutrients.
Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 40