Pasta bake with tuna and pesto

Name: Pasta bake with tuna and pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 pcs chopped green onion; 2 pcs minced garlic; 1 pcs chopped celery; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 100 g pesto sauce; 150 ml 10% cream; 300 g canned tuna in oil; 150 g grated mozzarella; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Pasta with tuna, vegetables, and pesto sauce, baked with cheese in the oven.

Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 766
Protein: 41 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 114 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

penne pasta400 g
olive oil1 tbsp
chopped green onion3 pcs
minced garlic2 pcs
chopped celery1 pcs
cherry tomatoes200 g
pesto sauce100 g
10% cream150 ml
canned tuna in oil300 g
grated mozzarella150 g
saltto taste
black pepperto taste

Method

6 steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain the water.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic, and celery, and sauté for 2 minutes until soft.
Add the tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the cream, add the pesto, stir, and heat for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and tuna along with the oil from the can to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and stir gently.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
Bake for 20 minutes until a golden crust forms. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.