Tuna Pasta Casserole Made Easy
Experience the sheer simplicity and delightful flavors of our renowned dish, the "Easy Tuna Pasta Bake." This exquisite blend of tender tuna and perfectly cooked pasta is meticulously baked to achieve perfection. Indulge in this hassle-free recipe that guarantees an explosion of flavors with every single bite.
Ingredients
- 1 14.6 ounce package penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 5 ounce cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- The oven should be preheated to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Additionally, it is necessary to apply a layer of grease to an oven-safe baking dish.
- A large pot of water should be brought to a gentle boil with a pinch of salt. Penne pasta should be added and cooked for approximately 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender yet still firm to the bite. After that, the pasta should be drained and tossed with a drizzle of olive oil.
- While the pasta is being cooked, commence melting the butter in a generously-sized saucepan over medium heat. Proceed to add the onion and cook it diligently, stirring consistently, until it becomes tender and translucent, a process that should take approximately 5 minutes. Following this, incorporate the tuna and cook for an additional 2 minutes. It is now time to pour in the heavy cream, ensuring to season it appropriately with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Give a thorough toss to the penne so that the flavors meld together harmoniously. Finally, transfer the delectable mixture to the prepared baking dish and generously cover it with a layer of Parmesan cheese.
- The dish should be placed in the oven that has been preheated. It needs to be baked until the surface turns a delightful golden brown shade, which usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes.