Creamy Tuna-Penne Casserole Recipe

Name: Creamy Tuna-Penne Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/4 cups); 2 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; 2 tablespoons basil, minced (or 1 tsp dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, solid white -drained; 8 ounces penne; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/4 cups)
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons basil, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, solid white -drained
8 ounces penne
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
.Heat oven to 450. Bring large pot of salted water to simmer. Add garlic; cook 5 minute Remove from water and chop.
2
Place zucchini in fine-mesh sieve; place in simmering water and cook 2 minutes; remove. Place under cold running water to stop cooking; drain. Bring water in pot to a boil.
3
In large bowl, stir together cream, cheese, anchovy paste, basil, salt and pepper. Add tuna, breaking into flaked pieces; stir in garlic and zuchinni.
4
Partially cook penne in boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Add to bowl and mix well.
5
Pour into 11/8 baking dish. Sprinkle with panko and drizzle with butter.
6
Bake uncovered, 15 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and top is golden brown. Remove from oven.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/4 cups), 2 1/2 cups whipping cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tuna-Penne Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Tuna-Penne Casserole

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