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Cheesy Tuna Sweetcorn Pasta Bake

Cheesy Tuna Sweetcorn Pasta Bake

Serves 2 | with Mature Cheddar Cheese
4.5(166)Review Summary
Sam Richards
Sam RichardsUpdated on March 28, 2026
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Calories
: 
960 kcal
Protein
: 
44.8g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Fish
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

80 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

160 grams

Sweetcorn

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

2 tin(s)

Basil Flavoured Tuna

(Contains: Fish)

Energy (kJ)4016 kJ
Energy (kcal)960 kcal
Fat52.3 g
of which saturates25.7 g
Carbohydrate76.5 g
of which sugars8.9 g
Protein44.8 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Large Saucepan
•Grater
•Colander

Instructions

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Boil the Pasta
1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the penne.

c) When boiling, add the penne to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

Get Mixing
2

a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

b) Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve.

c) Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Add the creme fraiche, sweetcorn, tuna and half the Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper, then mix to combine.

Time to Bake
3

a) Pop the pasta into an appropriately sized ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the remaining cheese.

b) Place onto the top shelf of your oven and bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 8-10 mins. TIP: Put the dish onto a baking tray to catch any drips.

c) Once baked, allow to cool for 5 mins before serving in bowls.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found it tasty, while others felt it needed more flavour. Consider adding bacon bits or mustard for extra zing.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the dish for being quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy days.
  • Suggestions: Use only one tin of tuna to avoid overpowering the taste. Add extra vegetables for more nutritional balance.
  • Next-day meals: Several reviewers noted that the pasta bake tasted nice when eaten cold the next day.
  • Family-friendly: Children particularly enjoyed this dish, with some calling it a new favourite for school lunches.
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