How to Make Mediterranean-Style Skillet Tuna Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's packed with Mediterranean flavors, then this recipe for Mediterranean-Style Skillet Tuna Casserole is just what you need. This dish is a twist on a classic tuna casserole, with the addition of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. The result is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup coarsely torn fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tuna, water, cranberries, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and parsley. Stir in cooked pasta.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with basil before serving.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 464mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 456mg