Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta
found in Mains - Pasta
Vegetarian | Nut Free | Gluten Free |
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
An easy to make dinner that can be pre-prepared and frozen! Try with different pestos like spinach, tomato or aubergine.
Ingredients
- 400g penne pasta
- 200g tinned tuna in olive oil
- 190g basil pesto
- 100g cheddar cheese, grated
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1
Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
2
When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted and serve.