Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta
This delightful tuna pesto pasta bake is a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together easily for a satisfying meal. Tender penne pasta is coated in a luscious blend of yellowfin tuna, fragrant pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all topped with a cheesy crust that turns golden and bubbly under the grill. The result is a deliciously baked pasta dish that pairs perfectly with a crisp green salad and warm garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 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 tomatoes , halved
Instructions
- 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.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 696 calories
- Fat Content: 27 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 79 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 40 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.5 milligram of sodium
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