Easy Tuna Pasta Bake

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This tuna pasta bake is a great midweek dinner option that's easy to make yet oh-so flavorsome, creamy, and delicious. Add veggies like peas, baby spinach, or sautéed mushrooms, if you like.

Submitted by Fioa
Updated on April 15, 2023
close up view of Easy Tuna Pasta Bake with mushrooms, peas, and cheese, in a pan
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 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

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof baking dish.

  2. 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 olive oil.

  3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips

You can use any small, shaped pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

857 Calories
39g Fat
80g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 857
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 21g 106%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 518mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 49g 98%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 355mg 27%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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