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Creamy Tomato Tuna Pasta bake

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Creamy tomato tuna pasta bake in a comforting blend of pasta, tuna, and rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese.

Cooking Method ,
Cuisine
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 3
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 500g/17.6oz 500g/17.6oz Pasta shells
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 ½ Tsps Dried Oregano
  • 2 (160g/5.6oz) Tins Tuna (plus 1 Small Tin (80g/3oz))
  • 600g/21oz Diced Tomatoes (polpa)
  • 150ml Elmlea Double Cream ((Heavy Cream))
  • 150g/5.3oz Shredded Cheddar
  • 150g/5.3oz Shredded Mozzarella
Method

  1. Cook Pasta but not completely, drain and transfer to a baking dish.

  2. In a little olive oil saute the onions, when they start to soften add the bell peppers.

  3. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the tuna, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir through for about 1 minute then add the crushed tomatoes and double cream. Simmer for 15 minutes uncovered.

  4. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, then top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella and freshly ground pepper.

  5. Bake in oven 190C/375F until cheese is melted and slightly golden. 

  6. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

  7. Enjoy!

Read it online: https://lollyskitchen.com.mt/recipe/creamy-tomato-tuna-pasta-bake/