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Easy One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

A spoonful of creamy tuna pasta with peas and a crispy, cheesy topping being lifted from a baking dish.
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Make this creamy, cheesy tuna pasta bake for a satisfying, comforting family dinner using simple pantry staples. It cooks quickly in one pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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

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 well and set 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. Stir the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen peas into the skillet mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked pasta and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until everything is combined and coated in the creamy sauce. Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese with the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the pasta mixture.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme or a dash of black pepper to the sauce mixture.
  • If you do not have cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute it with cream of chicken soup or a simple homemade white sauce.
  • This dish freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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