Tuna Pasta Casserole
I'm excited to share my latest tuna pasta recipe with y’all! This casserole is packed with flavor and easy to make using pantry staples, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 632kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups uncooked penne pasta or other pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces canned albacore tuna in oil drained
- 14 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup black or mixed olives pitted
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese for topping
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions (al dente) in a large pot of water. Drain well and discard the pasta water.
- Add the drained, hot pasta to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then add drained tuna, marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon of oregano, garlic powder. Mix to combine and add salt and black pepper as desired.
- In a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, add half of the pasta mixture. Top it with half the mozzarella cheese, then the remaining pasta. top with olives and tomatoes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oregano and finish with a layer of remaining cheese.
- Bake the pasta dish at 400° F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is properly melted.
Garnish with fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
Recipe Variations
There are so many ways you can customize this tuna pasta. Use the recipe below as a starting point and here are some ideas for additions... Add marinated and chopped artichoke hearts Use whole wheat pasta or a new favorite of ours, chickpea pasta Fold a handful or two of fresh baby spinach to the freshly cooked pasta. The heat from the noodles will help it to wilt. If you like spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. To make this recipe gluten free, use a gluten free pasta.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1565mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
