Oozy Tuna And Apple Pasta Bake
- 15m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
A comforting pasta bake with canned tuna, tomatoes, and a surprising twist of grated apple. The apple adds a subtle sweetness and texture, making this a budget-friendly and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 10/13 lbs dried spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 frozen crushed garlic
- 3 clove garlic crushed
- 1 10/13 lbs canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 5/12 lbs canned tuna drained
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 apples grated
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1/3 lbs Cheddar or Gloucester cheese grated
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 14 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 277 mg
- Iron: 5.6 mg
- Magnesium: 83.6 mg
- Phosphorus: 601 mg
- Potassium: 1328 mg
- Zinc: 5.56 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 10/13 lbs dried spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 frozen crushed garlic
- 1 10/13 lbs canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
Prepare
- Crush 3 clove garlic
- Drain 5/12 lbs canned tuna
- Grate 2 apples
- Grate 1/3 lbs Cheddar or Gloucester cheese
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6.
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Step 2.
If using uncooked spaghetti, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook for 6–8 minutes, according to packet instructions, until al dente.
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Step 3.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes, until fragrant but not coloured.
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Step 4.
Add the canned chopped tomatoes, ground turmeric, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
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Step 5.
Flake the drained tuna into the pan. Add the capers, grated apples, and tomato purée. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
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Step 6.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it in a colander and use scissors to snip it into bite-size lengths. Add the snipped spaghetti to the pan with the sauce and stir until well coated.
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Step 7.
Add half of the grated cheese to the pan and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread in an even layer. Scatter the remaining cheese on top.
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Step 8.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the top is crisp and golden and the sauce is bubbling. Spoon into serving bowls and serve hot.