This high-protein tuna pasta bake is the weeknight hero your busy evenings deserve: creamy, cheesy and deeply satisfying, with very little hands-on work. Canned tuna, eggs and melted mozzarella turn simple pasta into a filling, protein-packed dinner. For another fast tuna favorite, try the Super Quick Microwave Tuna Pasta, or keep it lighter with the Tuna Pasta Salad with Avocado and Ricotta.
Ingredients
- 150 g (5 oz) dry durum pasta
- 140 g (5 oz) canned tuna in water
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (3.5 oz) mini mozzarella
- 40 g (1.5 oz) light cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta (or use 340 g already cooked). In a dish combine the pasta, eggs, mozzarella balls, salt and pepper; mix and top with grated cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes.
Tips
- Drain the tuna well so the bake stays rich and cheesy rather than watery.
- For a golden top, finish under the grill for a couple of minutes and watch it closely.
- Serve with a crisp green salad, and try the Roasted Vegetable Pasta with Feta for another easy pasta night.
Nutrition
Nutrition per 100 g: 166 kcal, protein 13.6 g, fat 5 g, carbs 15.5 g. For more pasta-bake inspiration, browse Allrecipes, and see the USDA for general nutrition guidance.