Easy Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake

This easy tomato tuna pasta bake is a perfect delicious dish for busy weeknights that only requires a few ingredients, minimal time in the kitchen and is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Folks, if you're looking for a simple and delicious meal to prepare, look no further than this easy tomato tuna pasta bake.

Just like my tuna macaroni bake this is a quick and easy family recipe to put together.

It's an ideal pasta bake for a busy week nights dinner which you can whip up in very little time.

You'll find this tuna tomato pasta bake healthy too.

Even though it's still a creamy tomato tuna pasta bake, it's not made with any cream and the basic ingredients used won't break the bank either!

In order to make a creamy sauce for this tuna and tomato pasta bake, I made a white sauce first and then added tomato passata.

You'll find this is a great substitute lighter sauce that I use in many of my recipes. Some of which you can check out below!

Whilst this classic tomato tuna pasta bake is pretty filling by itself you can easily bulk it up with a side dish if you're serving to a large family or at a dinner party.

As a side dish serving suggestion I just usually serve it with a green salad.

But you could also serve it with some green vegetables like broccoli or peas. Or even a garlic bread.

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Ingredients

• Whole Wheat Fusilli
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Skimmed Milk
• Plain Flour / All Purpose Flour
• Tomato Passata
• Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
• Canned Tuna
• Fresh Basil
• Low Fat Grated Cheddar Cheese

See recipe card for quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy tuna pasta bake recipe:

Steps 1 & 2

• Pre-heat Oven to 180C Fan.
• Cook the pasta until al dente.

Step 3

• Whilst the pasta is cooking, sauté the onion.

Step 4

• Add the milk and flour into the saucepan with the onion and make the white sauce.

Step 5

• Stir in the tomato passata. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.

Step 6

• Add the drained pasta, drained tuna and basil and stir well together.

Step 7

• Pour the contents of the saucepan into an oven proof dish, sprinkle with the cheese and place onto the middle shelf of your oven.

Steps 8 & 9

• Bake for approximately 15 – 20 minutes (oven times may vary) until the cheese has browned slightly and is bubbling.
• Allow to cool before serving.

Substitutions

• Whole Wheat Fusilli - you can substitute with penne, rigatoni, farfalle or conchiglie pasta. Use gluten free if required.
• Skimmed Milk - you can use full fat if you want but it will alter the nutritional label.
• Plain Flour - use gluten free if you want to make this gluten free.
• Tomato Passata - the passata helps to make this into a creamy pasta bake without the addition of any cream. You could also use tinned tomato instead.
• Canned Tuna - I prefer to use tuna in springwater. You can of course use tuna in brine or oil. Just be sure to drain thoroughly before adding to the dish.
• Fresh Basil - I prefer to use fresh basil. You can use dried basil or other herbs like oregano but I don't find you get the same delicious flavour.
• Low Fat Grated Cheddar Cheese - you can also use grated mozarella or another hard cheese. Using a full fat cheese will alter the nutritional label.

Equipment

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For making the sauce you'll need a good hard wearing balloon whisk.

This is the one that I use which definitely won't break the bank either!

I'm still using this same balloon whisk that I bought years ago!

FAQ's

Can I Prepare This Ahead?

Yes. However, it is always better fresh because the pasta absorbs the liquid if you leave it uncooked too long. You can make the dish, allow the pasta to cool, sprinkle it with cheese, cover it and keep it in the fridge for no more than 2 days.

How To Store?

Once cooked you can store leftovers in the fridge, covered for 2 - 3 days maximum.

Can Freeze This?

Tuna tomato pasta bake can be frozen. I prefer to bake it first, then portion it into individual airtight plastic containers before freezing. You can freeze it before baking though. Whatever you choose just make sure it is thoroughly defrosted before baking or reheating.

What Are The Tomato Tuna Pasta Bake Calories?

This healthy tomato tuna pasta bake has 319 calories per serving.

How To Reheat?

Individual portions can be reheated in a microwave on short 1 minute blasts. You can also reheat in your oven at 180C Fan, covered with tin foil.

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