Cheesy tuna pesto pasta

10-30 minutes 4 servings 800 kcal or less affordable dishes baked pasta recipes budget cheap cheddar cherry tomato cherry tomatoes easy pasta dishes mains penne pesto quick store cupboard tuna tuna pasta bake

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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 tomato , halved

Method

Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.

When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.