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One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

A spoonful of creamy, baked tuna pasta topped with crispy golden breadcrumbs being lifted from a casserole dish.
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Make this simple, comforting tuna pasta bake in one pan for easy cleanup. It uses pantry staples and comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (like rotini or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk into the skillet. Heat gently until the sauce starts to simmer.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the drained tuna, cooked pasta, and the frozen peas and corn mix. Mix everything until combined.
  6. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
  • If you do not have cream of mushroom soup, you can make a quick white sauce using 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup milk, and seasoning.
  • This recipe is a great budget friendly tuna meal using canned tuna dinner ideas.

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