Tuna Penne gratin
A cheesy tuna pasta gratin that is a delicious and hearty dish everyone will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g of penne pasta (0.9lb)
- 1 cup of fresh spinach
- 5 oz can of tuna (140g)
- 1 cup grated cheese eg parmesan, gruyère, cheddar, emmental, etc.
Pink Pasta sauce
- 3/4 cup of crême fraiche or heavy cream
- 3/4 cup of tomato coulis or tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients for the pink sauce.
- Chop the spinach and drain the tuna from the can.
- Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and place it in a large casserole dish.
- Layer the spinach and tuna between the cooked pasta.
- Top the casserole with the pink sauce mix it into the pasta bake.
- Preheat the oven at 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle the top layer with shredded cheese, added liberally.
- Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese on top looks cooked and golden brown.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 559mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.