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Easy Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe

This hearty tuna baked pasta dinner recipe is great for the entire family to enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups penne pasta or pasta of your choice
  • 14 ounces canned tuna (I prefer the tuna canned in oil)
  • 8-12 cherry tomatoes (can use plum tomatoes as well)
  • ½ cup pitted olives (we use a mixture of green and black)
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (mozerella is out go-to)
  • 14 ounces marinara/pizza sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves, parsley or oregano for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions (al dente). Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to pasta water.
  2. Once cooked add pasta to a large mixing bowl, add tuna, marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon of oregano, garlic powder. Mix to combine.
  3. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish add half of the pasta mix, add a layer of half of the cheese, another pasta layer, and top with olives and tomatoes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oregano and finish with a layer of remaining cheese.
  4. Bake at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is properly melted.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs and more oregano!

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