Tuna Pasta Bake

Tuna Pasta Bake
  • Author: mrdugal

This flavorful tuna pasta bake combines the richness of mascarpone cheese with the savory goodness of tuna and a touch of basil, all baked together to gooey perfection with melted cheddar on top. Each bite delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will have you reaching for seconds.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 400g tubular pasta (e.g.- rigatoni)
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can of tuna in sunflower oil
  • 4 tbsp mascarpone cheese
  • 50g strong cheddar cheese, grated
  • small handful of basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/ gas 7. Cook the pasta in salted water for 5 minutes less than it says on the pack.
  • Chop the onion as finely as possible and crush the garlic, fry the onion and garlic in a little olive oil until the onion starts to brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce. Drain the tuna and add to the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, stir until the pasta is coated then transfer to a casserole dish. Sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

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Yield

Serves 4