Best 5 Quick And Easy Tuna Pasta Bake Recipes

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When you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that's also delicious and satisfying, tuna pasta bake is the perfect choice. This classic dish is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in under an hour. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover tuna. Whether you're feeding a family or just cooking for yourself, tuna pasta bake is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY TUNA PASTA



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This quick and easy pasta with tuna is ready in less than 15 minutes and is also great as a tuna salad.

Provided by Gav

Categories     Mains

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tins of tuna in brine (or oil)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
300g Dried Pasta (I like using Farfalle or Penne, but really you can use whatever you prefer)
3 tbsp Hellmann's Mayonnaise
1/2 small tin of sweet corn
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • I like to use a wok to make this dish, just because you can use it easily to serve up by bringing it to the table and everybody can help themselves. You will also need a colander.
  • Start by boiling a pan of water and start cooking the pasta. I always add a drop of olive oil to the pasta when I am boiling it. Then chop the onion and fry it in the olive oil in the wok until soft, then add the sweet corn (after draining the water from the tin) and fry for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat on the wok.
  • Then drain the tuna in the colander over the sink to get rid of the brine/oil. Make sure the tuna is broken up and the liquid drained.
  • When the pasta is cooked pour it over the tuna in the colander (make sure the colander is over the sink ???? ) to drain the pasta from the water. Then add the hot pasta/tuna to the wok and put the wok on very low heat while you mix everything together.
  • Finally, remove from the heat, add the Mayonnaise to taste, and season with salt and pepper to suit. You could make it look fancy by adding some chopped coriander (but we don't normally bother!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 27 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 170 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

QUICK AND EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole is perfect for the busy mom!

Provided by Jennie Ridgeway

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 cups frozen green peas
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
10 slices American processed cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook until noodles are al dente, drain well. Return noodles and peas to the pot.
  • Mix soup, tuna fish, onions, processed cheese and pepper into the pot. Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese has melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1828.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE



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A simple cheesy tuna bake that's filling and guaranteed to be a hit with the kids

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g fusilli pasta
100g frozen pea
50g butter
50g plain flour
600ml milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 x 195g cans tuna , drained
4 spring onions , sliced
198g can sweetcorn , drained
100g cheddar , grated

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook, following pack instructions, until tender. Add the peas for the final 3 mins cooking time.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Add the milk, whisking constantly, then slowly bring to the boil, stirring often, until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat, add the mustard and season well.
  • Heat the grill to medium. Drain the pasta and peas, then return to the pan and stir in the tuna, spring onions, sweetcorn and sauce. Tip into a shallow baking dish, top with the cheddar and cook under the grill for 5 mins or until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

TUNA PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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Tuna pasta bake is a classic family meal. Make this easy tuna, sweetcorn, and pasta bake in just 30 mins for a quick midweek dinner packed full of veggies...

Provided by Jessica Dady

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 30m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1tbsp oil
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
5 medium-sized mushrooms,chopped
150g sweetcorn, canned or frozen
400g can chopped tomatoes
3tbsp tomato purée
300g penne pasta
185g can of tuna fish in sunflower oil, drained
25g pack of ready salted crisps
100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
900ml flameproof dish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over a medium heat, then add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the sweetcorn, tomatoes and tomato purée and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir the pasta into a pan of boiling salted water and cook according to pack instructions, until just tender. Drain, then put it back in the pan. Set the grill to hot.
  • Stir the pasta into the sauce, then break the tuna into large flakes and gently mix in. Spoon into the dish. Crush the crisps in the bag and sprinkle them over the top, with the cheese.
  • Put the dish on a baking tray and grill for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown. Serve hot with salad or greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 595 Kcal, Sugar 9.4 g, Fat 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1.09 g, Protein 31.7 g, Carbohydrate 70.6 g

EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE



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Looking for an easy midweek dinner option? Try this extremely simple yet delicious creamy tuna pasta bake with lots of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14.6 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an ovenproof baking dish.
  • While penne is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour heavy cream over tuna and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 517.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Drain the pasta well before adding it to the tuna mixture. This will help to prevent the casserole from being watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the casserole. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Season the casserole to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices to your liking.
  • Top the casserole with a layer of cheese before baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side salad or bread.

Conclusion:

Tuna pasta bake is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, tuna pasta bake is sure to please the whole family.

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