Bubba Ali’s Tuna Pasta Bake
Servings Prep Time
6servings 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 400g Centra penne pasta
  • 1tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Fresh For You red onionLarge, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Fresh For You red pepperDe-seeded and chopped
  • 1 Fresh For You yellow pepperDe-seeded and chopped
  • 300g Centra tunaDrained and flaked
  • 1pinch salt and pepper
  • 2cloves Fresh For You garlicPeeled and minced
  • 2tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1teaspoon dried basil
  • 800g chopped tomatoesTinned
  • 120ml cream
  • 1 Fresh For You lemonZest and juice only
  • 100g cheddar cheeseGrated
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree and basil. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Top with cheddar and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.