Description
This Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. The combination of tender pasta, savory tuna, and rich tomato sauce creates a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz penne pasta
Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a skillet, combine diced tomatoes, tuna, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble: Mix cooked pasta with the tomato-tuna sauce. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg