Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors

Name: Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek, Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Canned Tuna in Water; 0.5 cup Dried Cranberry; 2 cups Farfalle Pasta; 0.5 cup Fresh Basil; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.25 cup Kalamata Olives; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Onion; 2 tbsp Pine Nuts; 0.5 cup Sun-Dried Tomato; 0.75 cup Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors brings together briny Kalamata olives, sweet-tart cranberries, and rich sun-dried tomatoes for a bright, layered bite. Pine nuts add gentle crunch while Parmesan melts into the pasta for a savory finish. It’s a weeknight-friendly casserole that feels special enough for a casual dinner with friends.

Prep25 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, warm oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic and cook in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
4

Add the tuna, water, cranberries, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and parsley. Stir in the cooked pasta.
5

Move the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and the cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.
6

Sprinkle with basil before serving.