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One-Pan Creamy Canned Tuna Pasta Bake

A spoonful of cheesy tuna pasta is lifted from a white bowl, showing long cheese pulls and a golden breadcrumb crust.
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Make this easy, comforting tuna pasta bake in one pan for a quick weeknight dinner using simple pantry staples. It is cheesy, creamy, and ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and chicken broth into the skillet. Mix well until smooth.
  5. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the drained canned tuna, cooked pasta, and frozen peas until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
  7. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. If you want a crunchy top, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Let the tuna pasta bake rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use tuna packed in oil instead of water, but drain it well.
  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture if you want a little heat in your comfort food pasta.
  • This recipe is a great budget friendly tuna meal; feel free to add other simple vegetables like chopped carrots or corn.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/quick-creamy-tuna-pasta-bake/

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