Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta Bake Food

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CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA BAKE



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A different take on a family-favourite - Tuna Pasta Bake! The dish is transformed with an addition of pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. Simple to make, budget-friendly and certainly full of flavour, our Tuna and Pesto Pasta Bake is a fancier take on a more traditional pasta dinner!

Provided by Ieva

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

280 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or conchiglie)
320 g tinned tuna chunks in spring water or brine ((2 tins) drained)
1 lemon (zest and juice)
190 g green pesto
200 g cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
100 g spring onions (approx 6-7) (finely sliced)
125 g mozzarella ball (drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than stated on the packet and drain, reserving approx 100ml of pasta water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the tuna, lemon juice, zest, pesto, halved tomatoes and 2/3 of spring onions. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the cooked pasta and 100ml of pasta water.
  • Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish. Tear the mozzarella ball into pieces and scatter across the top. Finally, add the remaining spring onions. Bake for 20 minutes until mozzarella melts and starts to brown slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 678 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY TUNA PESTO PASTA



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Throw together some storecupboard ingredients and pop under the grill for a simple midweek meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

400g penne
200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
190g jar basil pesto (or try a different flavour such as spinach, tomato or aubergine pesto)
100g cheddar , grated
250g punnet cherry tomato , halved

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

TUNA AND PESTO PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Tuna and Pesto Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g dried penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
120 g Baby Spinach
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 cup light evaporated milk
2 (185 g) cans tuna in olive oil, Chunk Style
1/2 cup grated light mozzarella cheese
mixed salad leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach, pesto and milk. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until spinach just wilts. Add pasta to pan with tuna (undrained). Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ceramic baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 486.7, Carbohydrate 114.2, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 41.3

CHEESY TUNA PASTA



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I made this up one night when bored of the usual. My daughter, who usually puts up a fight to try something new, dug right in and even asked for seconds! You can add veggies for a more complete meal.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups pasta
4 ounces cream cheese (half of a block)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk (more if you want the sauce thinner)
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tuna

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt cream cheese in milk in med saucepan over low heat.
  • Add cheedar and garlic.
  • Add tuna and mix well.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and pour tuna mix on top.
  • Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 138.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 17.4

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