Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake, a delightful blend of cheesy goodness and wholesome ingredients that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. Featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich, homemade cream cheese and cheddar sauce, this dish gets a hearty boost from protein-packed canned tuna, sweet bursts of peas, and a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping. With the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, this easy-to-make casserole is ready in just 45 minutes and is sure to become a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving it straight from the oven, this tuna pasta bake is a deliciously satisfying way to bring comfort to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 240 grams canned tuna in water
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 150 milliliters milk
- 150 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 grams frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reducing the cooking time by 2 minutes to keep it slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the butter to the pan, stirring until melted, then mix in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to ensure there are no lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the cream cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a small handful for the topping, and mix until melted.
Fold in the canned tuna (drained), frozen peas, and cooked pasta, ensuring the sauce coats everything evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Top the pasta with the reserved cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, and breadcrumbs for a crispy, golden topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy tuna pasta bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
