Greek Style Tuna Casserole
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Greek Style Tuna Casserole! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like tangy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, and aromatic fresh dill, this pasta bake offers a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. Protein-packed tuna and nutrient-rich baby spinach are folded into tender penne and topped with a golden, crunchy layer of breadcrumbs and Parmesan for irresistible texture. With its zesty hint of fresh lemon and quick prep time, this casserole is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this Mediterranean tuna casserole is a wholesome, delicious dish that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1.5 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the drained tuna, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and baby spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked pasta, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Serve warm, garnished with extra dill if desired. Enjoy your Greek Style Tuna Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 9498 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 117.3 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*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.
