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Tuna Pasta Bake
Tuna Pasta Bake
By Princes Recipes
Published on 21 June 2021
A pasta bake is so delicious – and this tuna version will go down a treat!Time and servings
55 minsTotal time
4Servings
20 minsPrep time
35 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 princes tuna chunks in spring water 145g
- 200 g of pasta
- 1 courgette, chopped
- 1 red pepper, desseded and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 tsp of mixed dried italian herbs
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 g of grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp of olive oil
- 500 g of tomato passata
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, Gas Mark 5.Step 2
Drain the cans of Princes Tuna Chunks and tip onto a plate. Break the fish into chunks and set aside.Step 3
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes.Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onion, courgette and pepper for 5-6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and tomato pasta sauce.Step 5
Add the dried herbs and season with salt and pepper.Step 6
Drain the pasta well and tip it into a baking dish. Add the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine, then gently mix in the tuna chunks. Sprinkle the cheese on top.Step 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface is golden brown.Step 8
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.