Cheesy tuna pesto pasta

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• susie

  28 March 2009

  susie commented on this recipe

  This was lovely and easy to make and the kids loved it! The recipe portions are generous for 2 adults and 2 kids. I put a little less cheddar in and used a pack of low fat mozzerella. If you don't like too much pesto you could mix half pesto and half mayo. Lovely.

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• Lawrence

  28 March 2009

  Lawrence rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Simply outstanding, great flavour from mixing the tuna with its oil and the pesto and every two bites a "punch" from the cherry tomatoes. Will definitely make again, maybe with Red Pesto.

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• EmSmith

  01 April 2009

  EmSmith rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Was very sceptical as it sounded a bit too simple on paper. But the result was really tasty. I used roasted red pepper pesto and it worked really well. The kids polished it off in record time!

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• Tony

  03 April 2009

  Tony commented on this recipe

  Spot on I would say. Easy, fast and VERY satisfying. Great store cupboard recipe,.

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• cmf-foodfile

  15 April 2009

  cmf-foodfile commented on this recipe

  I make something similar, every couple of weeks or so. Cook some pasta - I usually use pasta twists. Rinse and drain well. In the meantime - Drain the tuna. Cook some diced onion in the microwave and drain well. Dice some fresh tomato. Defrost some frozen chopped spinach (low setting in the microwave, and no added water) - drain well. Beat some eggs with a good splash of milk - season this well (it's the seasoning for the whole dish). Mix in the defrosted spinach. Using an ovenproof dish, at least 7 or 8cm deep - put in the onion, tuna, tomato, and cooked pasta. Mix well. Pour the egg mix over the dish and put into a preheated oven (gas 4). Bake for 20 minutes and gie it a stir. And repeat. Put sliced or grated cheese (I use Red Leicester) over the top and return to the ven to melt the cheese and finish baking the egg. For a variation, I cook some frozen mixed veg and mix that in with the tuna and pasta.

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• Caity

  16 April 2009

  Caity commented on this recipe

  I also do something similar but I use fresh pasta, cottage cheese and a tin of chopped tomatoes with tuna and spring onions. Put everything in an oven proof dish, mix well and top with grated cheese. Cook at gas mark 4 for abot 20 mins. Lovely with a green salad and crusty bread.

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• Caroline

  17 May 2009

  Caroline commented on this recipe

  I followed the actual recipe and it was delicious. I made it with red pesto and my family all loved it. Will definately make again.

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• Angie

  27 May 2009

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  Didn't like this at all. Far too much pesto.

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• Jo

  11 June 2009

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  This was so easy & delicious. I love pesto so there wasn't too much for me. I would quarter the tomatoes next time.

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• Susannah

  03 July 2009

  Susannah rated and commented on this recipe

  

  my family just feel in love with this recipe. i made a mixture of pesto: green and red pesto. The result was just delicious!!

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• Becky_moo

  13 August 2009

  Becky_moo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very simple, but very tasty. Great meal to cook when you're too tired to do anything adventurous!

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• netsrecipes

  09 September 2009

  netsrecipes commented on this recipe

  Absolutely delicious! We all enjoyed this, and it's quick and easy to put together. I used red pepper pesto, drained the oil from the tuna and stirred in some cooked (frozen) spinach. I also made sure all the ingredients were hot before I put it under the grill, as, on my first attempt, it wasn't hot all the way through. A regular addition the family menu!

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• netsrecipes

  09 September 2009

  netsrecipes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Oops forgot to rate it!!

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• sav2010

  14 October 2009

  sav2010 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this for the whole family and even my son who doesn't love tuna really enjoyed it. very easy to make and the ingredients are all things you can have in the cupboard.

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• Cat

  26 November 2009

  Cat rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A really nice storecupboard recipe. I used tuna in water, with an added splosh of ev olive oil, and roughly chopped big tomatoes rather than halved cherry ones, as that's what I had, and it still came out very tasty. Definitely one to remember for the future!

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• Yummy Mummy

  12 January 2010

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• Nic

  13 February 2010

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• Little Chef Team

  12 May 2010

  Little Chef Team rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Nice recipe, anyone who prefers the sour flavor can try to use 130g pesto + 60g mustard instead of 190g pesto.

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• Annette

  27 May 2010

  Annette commented on this recipe

  Didnt really love this. It was okay but I wouldnt make this again.

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• mamma123

  27 July 2010

  mamma123 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  lovely!!! another hit with the kids which is surspising. adding the cherry tomatoes really made it a little more interesting too. great recipe.

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Ingredients

• 400g penne
• 200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
• 190g jar basil pesto (or try a different flavour such as spinach, tomato or aubergine pesto)
• 100g cheddar , grated
• 250g punnet cherry tomatoes , halved

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Serves 4

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Prep 10 mins

Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

• 400g penne
• 200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
• 190g jar basil pesto (or try a different flavour such as spinach, tomato or aubergine pesto)
• 100g cheddar , grated
• 250g punnet cherry tomatoes , halved

PER SERVING

696 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 27 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 4g, sugar 5g, salt 1.5 g

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