Baked tuna casserole

Name: Baked tuna casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Gluten free penne pasta 9 oz box; 1 16oz can diced tomatoes; 1 can tuna in spring water; 1/2 tsp salt; Dash pepper; 1 tsp red pepper flakes or more if desired; Peanuts roasted unsalted; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

This recipe was adapted from the Tuna Pasta Bake from sungoldcooking.com. It’s a delicious inspiration that adds a kick to the favorite tuna casserole. I’ve been experimenting with crushed red pepper flakes and couldn’t wait to create something. I hope you enjoy.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:03:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories313.1 kcal (16%)

Total Fat8.9 g (13%)

Carbs45.1 g (17%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein15.1 g (30%)

Sodium527.2 mg (26%)

Fiber6.1 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

9 ozGluten free penne pasta

box

1 x 16 ozcan diced tomatoes

1can tuna in spring water

½ tspsalt

pepper

1 tspred pepper flakes

or more if desired

Peanuts roasted

unsalted

½ cupcheddar cheese

finely shredded

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta 2 minutes less than instructions Drain and add to a medium sized casserole dish.

Pot

Casserole Dish

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 3

Combine the tomatoes, tuna, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir well. Top with peanuts and cheese. Use the back of a spoon to distribute the cheese evenly.

Step 4

Cook for 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy.