Tuna Pasta Bake | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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Delicious Tuna Pasta Bake - a perfect meal any day of the week for the whole family, using simple easy ingredients.

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This is probably the perfect dinner to make when you fancy a pasta bake. Using basic ingredients we always have on hand in the pantry/cupboard.

Pasta, canned tuna, passata, tomato paste, stock and a few fresh ingredients just to up those speed foods. This really is such a tasty meal that can be on the table in less than an hour.

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My kids love this pasta bake, all that yummy cheesy topping using a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella. Because you can never have enough cheese. Plus cheddar just goes perfectly with tuna, ever had a tuna melt? Delicious, right?

Of course, if you only have one type of cheese in the fridge, any will do.

For the fresh vegetables used in this Tuna Pasta Bake, I just added what I had available - onions, cherry tomatoes and a yellow pepper. But really you can use any vegetable in this that would go well with the tomato-based sauce.

The beauty of this Tuna Pasta Bake is keeping it simple by using what you have on hand.

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Once all the ingredients were ready to combine and be baked. I use mycute little Staubpan, as it was just the perfect size for this Tuna Pasta Bake.

Plus as it's a cast iron pan it retains the heat really well, keeping the bake nice and warm to serve up in the middle of the table with a mixed salad.

My kids love a dish where they can help themselves, encourages them to eat better too if I serve it this way, rather than dishes it up on a plate for them.

Any oven-proof dish will work fine though, so just use whatever dish you have.

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HOW CAN I ADD A ⅓ VEGETABLES TOTHIS TUNA PASTA BAKE?

You already have vegetables in the pasta bake, such as onion, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, but I also made up a big mixed salad of baby greens, cucumber, julienned carrot using my julienne peeler and some beetroot).

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Tuna Pasta Bake | Slimming Eats

Yield: 3 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points - 8

*suitable for freezing

Ingredients

  • 160g/5.6oz of penne pasta, dry
  • 1 x 160g/5.6oz can of tuna (in spring water), drained and flaked into smaller pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 1 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 20 grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 240ml (1 cup) of passata (or crushed tomatoes)
  • 240ml (1 cup)of vegetable or chicken stock
  • splash of Worcestershire sauce
  • 25g (0.8oz) of mozzarella cheese
  • 30g (1oz) of cheddar
  • cooking oil spray
  • fresh chopped Italian parsley, to serve
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180c/350f (gas mark 4)
  2. Spray a frying pan over a medium-high heat with cooking oil spray
  3. Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened.
  4. Add the tomatoes and yellow pepper and continue to fry for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add in the passata, stock, splash of Worcestershire sauce and some fresh chopped parsley.
  6. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to lightly bubble until it reduces down and thickens (approx 10 mins).
  7. While the sauce is reducing, cook the pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. drain and then stir into the sauce along with the tuna.
  8. Sprinkle on top the cheddar and mozzarella and season with a little salt and black pepper.
  9. Place in the oven and bake for approx 30 mins until cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Enjoy!!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 3Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per ServingCalories 378Total Fat 6.7gSaturated Fat 3.6gCholesterol 36mgSodium 571mgCarbohydrates 56.4gFiber 3.5gSugar 8.4gProtein 23.9g

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Comments

  1. Stephie Jayne says

    How many syns is this on a green day?

    Reply

    • Revd Tricia Fogden says

      5 per 100g tuna in brine plus the sugar

      Reply

  2. Anita Lowe says

    is this 180 gms of cooked pasta ????

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      it is 180g of uncooked pasta 🙂

      Reply

  3. Moira Fox says

    Tonight I wanted a quick meal but filling too. This was delicious. Easy to make and felt like proper comfort food!

    Reply

  4. Rachel says

    how long do you cook in the oven for please? x

    Reply

  5. Amy Williams says

    Made this tonight it was so easy to do but tasted like there was a lot of effort in it went lovely with salad

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Hi Amy, so glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes the simplest of recipes can be the most enjoyable, it just shows that recipes don't always need to be complicated. Thank you for commenting.

      Reply

  6. Rachel says

    This recipe was delicious. I’ve strived to find a recipe close to the jar sauces, with little luck and they all tasted too tomatoey, but this recipe is the next best thing (if not better) to the jar sauces

    Reply

  7. Elaine says

    Absolutely amazing taste. My little one doesn't normally like tuna but she loved this pasta bake. Thank you!

    Reply

  8. May Fernandes says

    Would thoroughly recommend this. Easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

    Reply

  9. Wendy Bennison says

    It's so so nice, can it be reheated?

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      yes I have reheated with no issues.

      Reply

  10. Helen says

    At what stage can you freeze

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Either before or after baking is fine.

      Reply

  11. Samantha says

    This recipe is just what I have been looking for! First week on SW I used a jar and was shocked that it was working out at 6 and a half syns per portion. This version is delicious and the peppers really add something to the flavour. Now I can enjoy lunch as much as before but with the added benefit of keeping syns for treats 😉 thank you!

    Reply

  12. Kate Speed says

    Can I replace Mozzarella with Quark (need to use my Quark before it goes out of date LOL). If so how much should I use.

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    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      I personally wouldn't quark will make this sour tasting and may split.

      Reply

  13. Zoe says

    Thank you. It really was lovely x

    Reply

  14. Diane says

    This was an easy recipe to make and tasted absolutely delicious - spot on!

    Reply

  15. H says

    Hi,

    Wanting to make this tonight but I only have tinned tomatoes and passatta, no cherry tomatoes. Will tinned tomatoes be ok to use?

    TIA

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      yes tinned is fine, but flavour is best with fresh

      Reply

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Tuna Pasta Bake | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to make tuna pasta bake jamie oliver? ›

Method
  1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. ...
  2. Meanwhile, place a large pan of water on to boil. ...
  3. Drain the tuna and stir through the sauce, making sure you don't break it up too much. ...
  4. Coarsely grate the cheese and sprinkle over the pasta.

Can you eat tuna pasta bake cold? ›

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can either reheat this thoroughly in the microwave or in the oven, or eat it cold. It's an ideal lunchbox filler! In the freezer You can but I wouldn't recommend it as pasta is never at its best once it's been defrosted.

How long does tuna pasta bake last in the fridge? ›

Store leftover tuna bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You could also freeze it for up to three months. Make sure to reheat until piping hot throughout.

Can you reheat tuna pasta bake twice? ›

Can I reheat tuna pasta twice? Since you already cooked your pasta once, and then even baked it if you made a tuna pasta bake, just reheat the portion you need to eat. That way, you'll be reheating your pasta once.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook tuna? ›

Chef Ramsay adds lime zest to the loin under the crust and again when plating to infuse fragrance throughout the dish. Searing happens quickly with tuna—only 30 seconds on each side over medium heat. If the pan gets too hot, add a touch of cold oil to keep the sesame seeds from burning.

Can I eat 5 day old pasta bake? ›

A pasta bake or chicken stir-fry dinner can make a great next-day lunch, but how long does it take for leftovers to become unsafe to eat? As a general rule, food should be eaten within two to three days of cooking.

Can I eat tuna pasta left out overnight? ›

It's not recommended to eat pasta that's been left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Bacteria can grow rapidly at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F (4°C to 60°C), potentially causing foodborne illness. Safety is key, so it might be best to discard it to avoid any risks. Certainly!

Can I eat day old tuna pasta? ›

It is not recommended to eat tuna salad after a week. USDA guidelines state that cooked fish is only good for 3-4 days when refrigerated.

Can you reheat tuna pasta with mayo? ›

As you eat tuna pasta cold, there's no need to reheat the recipe. Reheating the recipe will cause the mayonnaise to separate, creating an unappealing dish. The tomatoes may also become mushy while reheating.

Can you freeze tuna pasta? ›

Recipe FAQs

Yes, you can, though the quality of it depends on a few things. Oil-based pastas freeze much better than creamy or mayo based pastas. Al dente pasta will also hold together better.

Can you microwave tuna pasta bake? ›

You can either reheat the tuna pasta bake in the microwave or oven. If you pop your heat proof meal prep dish under the grill for a couple of minutes you'll get a better crispy cheese layer, but the microwave works just fine in a rush.

How do you keep tuna mayo pasta from drying out? ›

When I make my cold tuna pasta salad, I always make up the dressing first and add it to cold pasta, never hot or even warm. To avoid having a "dry" salad I add whipping cream to the mayo, sometimes sour cream. Always stays nice and moist! I add some whipping cream to rinsed pasta.

Why is my tuna casserole so dry? ›

Tuna casserole can become dry due to overbaking or using an insufficient amount of sauce. To prevent dryness, it's essential to monitor the baking time closely, every oven is different!

Do you rinse canned tuna before cooking? ›

The experts at Rutgers University suggest rinsing canned products, including tuna, beans, and veggies. This practice helps reduce their sodium content, which may benefit people with high blood pressure or heart disease.

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