Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms blends tender penne, flaky tuna, and sautéed mushrooms in a smooth, cheesy sauce for comforting, well-rounded flavor. Sweet peas and corn add brightness and texture, while the Cheddar topping turns bubbly and golden in the oven. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing at a casual potluck.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms and the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk. Add the peas and the corn. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the tuna and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- 4
Drain the penne and fold it into the sauce. Spread the mixture in a large baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the top is golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 536.65 kcal High 27%
- Protein 34.23 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 62.23 g 23%
- Total Fat 17.32 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 7.77 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.23 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 439.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 354.33 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 371.33 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 53.59 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 5.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 2.09 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 21 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Canned Tuna, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 536.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Canned Tuna, Green Peas, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms?
- About 21 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 536.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms healthy?
- Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 536.65 calories and 34.23 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.7 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.77 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, 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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