Tuna Pasta Bake with Corn Chip Crunchy Topping
Take your weeknight dinners to the next level with this comforting and flavorful Tuna Pasta Bake with Corn Chip Crunchy Topping! This easy casserole recipe combines tender penne pasta, protein-packed tuna, and sweet pops of frozen peas, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream of mushroom soup. The crowning glory? A golden, buttery layer of crushed corn chips and cheddar cheese that adds irresistible crunch to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this family-friendly dish is perfect for busy evenings and serves up to six generous portions. Ideal for meal preps or potlucks, this crowd-pleaser packs a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta (or other short pasta)
- 300 g canned tuna, drained
- 150 g frozen peas
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 120 ml milk
- 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 100 g corn chips, lightly crushed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a large baking dish with a small amount of butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, mix together the canned cream of mushroom soup and milk in a large bowl until smooth.
Add the drained tuna, frozen peas, cooked pasta, 150g of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir to combine everything evenly.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a separate bowl, mix the crushed corn chips with the remaining 50g of shredded cheddar cheese and melted butter. Toss to ensure the chips are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the corn chip mixture over the pasta bake to form a crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the topping is golden, and the pasta bake is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Tuna Pasta Bake with Corn Chip Crunchy Topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 992 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 8% | |
*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.
