Bubba Ali's Tuna Pasta Bake
Servings:6
Preparation Time:15
Cooking Time:20
Ingredients
- 400 g Centra penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Fresh For You red onion Large, peeled and chopped
- 1 Fresh For You red pepper De-seeded and chopped
- 1 Fresh For You yellow pepper De-seeded and chopped
- 300 g Centra tuna Drained and flaked
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 cloves Fresh For You garlic Peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 800 g chopped tomatoes Tinned
- 120 ml cream
- 1 Fresh For You lemon Zest and juice only
- 100 g cheddar cheese Grated
Method
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.
- Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil on a medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree and basil. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tinned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble and add the pasta and lemon. Stir everything together and add the tuna gently. Transfer everything to a large baking dish.
- Top with cheddar and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.