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Spicy Tuna Pasta Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A flavorful baked pasta dish combining spicy tomato sauce, tuna, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 300 g penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
  • 1 small shallot or small onion (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 1 fillet oil-packed anchovy fillet (coarsely chopped optional)
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers (rough chopped)
  • 0.5 cup roasted red peppers (from a jar, drained, coarsely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup water or broth
  • 2 14 oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes (according to spiciness preference)
  • 1 cup pitted black olives (coarsely chopped)
  • 3 80g cans Solid Light Tuna in water or oil (drained)
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated, plus more for serving)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped, plus more for serving)
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook pasta until al dente, drain, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic, onion, capers, and anchovy; cook until onion is translucent, breaking up anchovy.
  • Add roasted red peppers and tomato paste, then stir in broth, crushed tomatoes, spices. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Mix cooked pasta, olives, Parmesan, parsley, and tuna into the sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, top with mozzarella, and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Let stand a few minutes, then garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Feel free to broil for a couple of minutes for crispy edges.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Spicy, Tuna