Crispy Topped Tuna & Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Crispy Topped Tuna & Pasta - A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion , chopped
2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 can sweetcorn , drained
2 ounces cream cheese
2 cans tuna , drained
6 ounces pasta , cooked and drained
2 ounces butter
4 ounces breadcrumbs
3 -4 tablespoons bacon bits

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
614
Sugar
10g
Fat
33g
Crispy Topped Tuna & Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This pasta dish is made with a tasty tomato, sweetcorn, and cream cheese sauce with canned tuna, and topped with a crispy breadcrumb and bacon bit topping. It’s a great way to get a healthy meal on the table without spending too much time in the kitchen. The creamy sauce adds a touch of sweetness while the crispy topping adds texture. This dish is also a great way to get your daily protein and fiber intake, while the addition of tomatoes provides essential vitamins and antioxidants.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and grease a baking dish.
2.Heat oil in a pan and fry onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3.Stir in Italian herbs and garlic granules and cook for another minute.
4.Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, sweetcorn, and cream cheese to the pan. Cook until cream cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
5.Drain the cans of tuna and stir them into the sauce, followed by the cooked pasta.
6.Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.
7.Melt butter in a small pan and stir in breadcrumbs and bacon bits.
8.Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the pasta mixture in the baking dish.
9.Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The addition of sweetcorn and cream cheese adds a sweet and creamy taste to the dish.

It can be easily customized to your liking by adding other vegetables or proteins.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, depending on the amount of cream cheese and butter used.

The breadcrumb topping may not be suitable for those with gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains tuna, which is a great source of protein.
The addition of sweetcorn provides fiber and vitamins.
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and vitamin C.

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