Best Tuna Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipes

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TUNA & BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE



Tuna & broccoli pasta bake image

A family favourite, this filling and warming supper is ready in under half an hour - and uses lots of storecupboard ingredients

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 x 185g cans tuna in olive oil, drained well, 1 tbsp oil reserved
2 x 400g cans chopped tomato with garlic and herbs
350g dried pasta shapes
300g broccoli, chopped into small florets
200g pack light soft cheese
100g cheddar, finely grated
25g breadcrumb
salad, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the reserved oil from the tuna in a very large saucepan. Tip in the tomatoes plus 200ml water and simmer while you cook the pasta, following pack instructions. Add the broccoli for the final 3 mins, then drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
  • Heat the grill. Stir the soft cheese into the tomato sauce until melted, then mix with the pasta, broccoli and drained tuna, along with a little of the reserved cooking water if the sauce looks a bit thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Tip into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle on the cheddar and crumbs. Grill, not too close to the heat, for about 4-6 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve with a big side salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 1.81 milligram of sodium

TUNA, BROCCOLI AND PASTA BAKE



Tuna, Broccoli and Pasta Bake image

a wholesome comforting food, which can be served hot during the winter and cooler in the summer as a creamy salad-type dish if you like! You can also add sweetcorn, peas, carrots and most other vegetables to it!

Provided by wanderlust

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

200 g pasta, twists
150 g broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
300 g canned tuna in brine, drained
50 g margarine
50 g whole wheat flour
1 pint 1% low-fat milk
75 g cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon English mustard
fresh ground black pepper
25 g whole wheat breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/400F/ gas mark 6.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes, add the broccoli and cook for another 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
  • Flake tuna into an ovenproof dish.
  • Blend margarine, flour and milk, bring to boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and add half the cheese, mustard powder, and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon pasta and broccoli over the time and cover with the sauce.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 569.4, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 40.1

TUNA & BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE



Tuna & broccoli pasta bake image

My granddaughter loved this recipe. It makes a super lunch served with salad or a light supper on its own.

Provided by hillaccounting

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the reserved oil from the tuna in a very large saucepan. Tip in the tomatoes, plus 200ml water and simmer while you cook the pasta, following pack instructions. Add the broccoli for the final 3 mins, then drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
  • Heat the grill. Stir the soft cheese into the tomato sauce until melted, then mix with the pasta, broccoli and drained tuna. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Tip into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle on the cheddar and crumbs. Grill, not too close to the heat, for about 4-6 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve with a big side salad, if you like.

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