Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 651.65 kcal High 33%
- Protein 32.45 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 94.5 g 34%
- Total Fat 18.43 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.84 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 634.08 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 9.49 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 10.5 g --
- Added Sugars 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 233.04 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 667.23 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 37.81 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 23.09 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna in Water, Dried Cranberry, Farfalle Pasta, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 651.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna in Water, Dried Cranberry, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 651.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors healthy?
- Skillet Tuna Pasta Bake with Mediterranean Flavors has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 651.65 calories and 32.45 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 634.08 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.84 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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