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Tuna pasta bake

A family dinner we made last night that I HAD to share with you guys. Under 500 cals and a whopping 55g protein!! With red pesto, tuna and 3 types of cheeses for a cheesy flavour sensation.

Cook

25m

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Tuna pasta bake

A family dinner we made last night that I HAD to share with you guys. Under 500 cals and a whopping 55g protein!! With red pesto, tuna and 3 types of cheeses for a cheesy flavour sensation.

Cook

25m

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Spray a pan with oil and fry the onions and peppers for a few minutes to soften.

Step 2

Stir in the pesto and fry for a further minute to release the flavours.

Step 3

Pour in the chopped tomatoes (or passata) and chicken stock, then season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes (sprinkle in the Aromat if using).

Step 4

Cook on high until it starts to bubble, then scatter in the uncooked pasta mixing well.

Step 5

Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and sauce has thickened (add a dash more water if needed - I like cooking mine al dente as it cooks further in the oven!).

Step 6

Gently stir in the tuna then transfer to an oven dish, finally top with all 3 cheeses.

Step 7

Oven cook on 200C for 15 minutes or until the cheese has a lovely brown colour and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 8

Serve with fresh parsley and a piece of garlic bread.

For

2

M

I

120

g

Red onion, finely diced

80

g

Red pepper, finely diced

1

tbsp

Reduced-fat red pesto, heaped (around 20g)

200

g

Chopped tomatoes, Or passata

300

ml

Chicken stock

Salt & pepper

1

Chilli flakes, pinch

1

tsp

Aromat seasoning, Optional

120

g

Dry fusilli pasta

290

g

Tuna, in spring water, drained

20

g

Shredded mozzerella

20

g

Light cheddar, I use Aldi 50% lighter

1

tbsp

Parmesan, grated

Fresh parsley, to serve

Per Serving

Calories

494kcal

Fat

9g

Carbs

49g

Protein

55g

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Gemma S

a month ago

Another month, another challenge!! This is always one of the favourites in our house

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Christina

a month ago

It's always awesome to hear when something's a favourite, Gemma! Hope the family continues to enjoy it! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Gemma S

2 months ago

Really tasty!!

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Christina

2 months ago

Thanks so much, Gemma! So glad you loved it! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Rachel B

2 months ago

Love this version of tuna pasta.

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Gemma S

4 months ago

Another great recipe and one for batch cooking too

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Elizabeth S

5 months ago

Added Philadelphia light for a creamy sauce.

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Emma B

6 months ago

Love this, such a nice lunch prep recipe. I will definitely make this again x

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Christina

6 months ago

Smashed it Emma! x

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Holly P

6 months ago

Not my favโ€ฆ not sure about tuna warm lol! ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿซฃ

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Christina

6 months ago

It's not everyone's cup of tea but can be substituted for other ingredients. What's your favourite pasta dish?

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Melissa

7 months ago

Bowl of goodness ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ I added sweetcorn in and served with green beans instead of garlic bread

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Christina

6 months ago

Great idea with the additional veg Melissa ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Tiff B

7 months ago

Delish! 10/10

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Christina

6 months ago

So glad you liked it Tiff!

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Serena C

7 months ago

Love tuna pasta made ready for work later just need to add the cheese๐Ÿ‘Œ

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Christina

6 months ago

Nailed it Serena! More recipes like this coming soon ๐Ÿฅณ

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Laura P

7 months ago

Lovely and filling ๐Ÿ˜‹

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Christina

6 months ago

Looks great Laura ๐Ÿซถ

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Carly C

8 months ago

I used shell pasta instead of fusilli and added yellow pepper also :)

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Christina

8 months ago

Great shout Carly! Getting those extra greens in x

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Gemma S

8 months ago

We really enjoy this meal in our house!

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Christina

6 months ago

Glad you liked it Gemma. Even my fussy toddler doesn't turn it down ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

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Sarah B

8 months ago

Ideal for a delicious dinner or meal prep lunches!

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Christina

8 months ago

Good shout with the meal prep lunches hell yes Sarah!

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Loretta S

8 months ago

Made a big one for the family. Went down a treat ๐Ÿฅฐ

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Christina

8 months ago

That looks spot on Loretta!

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Shelly H

8 months ago

Yummy!!

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Christina

8 months ago

Nailed it Shelley!! With some salad on the side too ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

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Gemma S

9 months ago

This was so tasty!! One to batch cook too

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Christina

9 months ago

Yess a great one to batch cook - looks 10/10 x

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Maxine T

10 months ago

Love a tuna pasta bake!

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Christina

9 months ago

Me too Maxine! Looks incredibe x

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Matthew K

10 months ago

Hi, I'm just wondering in the ingredients it says chopped tomatoes and then the instructions it says passata... Can I use either? Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Christina

10 months ago

Hey Matthew, thanks for pointing out and that's correct! I'll update it now so it's not confusing for everyone!

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