Easy pasta tuna baked
Learn how to make a quick and delicious baked tuna pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or a family meal. This easy recipe combines penne pasta with fresh vegetables, natural tuna, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, topped with a cheesy mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Packed with protein and vitamins, this baked pasta dish satisfies both kids and adults. Follow our step-by-step guide to enjoy a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups 250 g penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- For the sauce:
- 1 tin natural tuna
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 small bell pepper any color, diced
- 2 green onions diced (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 fresh rosemary sticks
- 2 fresh thyme sticks
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 g cheese mix mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add olive oil and salt, then add the pasta. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 7 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- To prepare the sauce, heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add onions, green onions, bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with rosemary, thyme, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the tuna to the sauce and stir gently. Remove from heat.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring all pasta is coated evenly. Transfer the mixture to a ceramic or oven-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese mix evenly over the top of the pasta.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!