Tuna Pasta Bake
A simple and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta bake with tuna. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Penne Pasta
- ●1 can (5 oz) Tuna Canned in Water
- ●2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Dried Basil
- ●1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- ●1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ● Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the canned tuna to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 5
Stir in the dried basil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna mixture, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- 10
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.