Tuna And Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Tuna And Pesto Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g dried penne pasta; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 sticks celery, finely chopped; 250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered; 120 g Baby Spinach; 1/4 cup basil pesto; 1 cup light evaporated milk; 2 (185 g) cans tuna in olive oil, Chunk Style; 1/2 cup grated light mozzarella cheese; mixed salad leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

500 g dried penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
120 g Baby Spinach
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 cup light evaporated milk
2 (185 g) cans tuna in olive oil, Chunk Style
1/2 cup grated light mozzarella cheese
mixed salad leaves, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
2
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach, pesto and milk. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until spinach just wilts. Add pasta to pan with tuna (undrained). Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
3
Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ceramic baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 500 g dried penne pasta, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3 green onions, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Tuna And Pesto Pasta Bake 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.

Tuna And Pesto Pasta Bake

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