You’d be hard-pressed to find a kitchen cupboard anywhere in this country without a tin of tuna in it, and for good reason; on a cheesy grilled toastie, or tossed through a light garden salad, it makes for a delicious lunchtime staple.
But it also makes a great starting point for a variety of tasty dinner options and, dressed up with the right ingredients, can make a delicious meal to feed a crowd.
Here we’ve gathered all of our favourite bakes featuring tuna and either pasta, rice or potato and a mix of vegetables. We’ve even thrown in a few pies for good measure. No matter your preferences, if it has tuna and is baked – then we have one for you to try.
Looking for more tuna recipes?
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Tuna and asparagus macaroni mornay
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Potato, spinach and tuna bake
With golden parmesan and a zesty tuna sauce this hearty bake will warm your family on cold winter nights.
Transform a head of cauliflower and a few pantry staples into Julie Goodwin’s cheesy tuna cauliflower bake. This deliciously golden gratin for four is the perfect comfort food in the cooler months.
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Oven-baked tuna risotto
Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.
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Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
Not strictly a shepherds pie (due to the lack of sheep) but this easy potato-topped pie is simple to make and budget-friendly.
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Leek and broccoli tuna pasta bake
Leek and broccoli tuna pasta bake
Hearty, comforting and utterly delicious, a pasta bake goes a long way in satisfying those hunger pangs and this quick recipe sneaks in a few healthy veggies to help hit your five-a-day with ease – yum!
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Tuna and rice bake
Some leftover rice, a can of tuna and a few pantry ingredients are all you need to whip up this simple and satisfying tuna and rice bake for dinner tonight.
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Creamy tuna pasta bake
One of those perfect stand-by recipes for a week-night family dinner, you can use a can of flavoured tuna, such as chilli or lemon pepper, to add interest if you like.
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Tuna and corn bake
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Potato and tuna bake
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Spicy tuna pasta bake
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Chilli tuna pasta bake
Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this tuna pasta bake is cooked with a spicy tomato-chilli sauce and topped with oozy melted cheese to create the ultimate comfort food for a tasty Winter dinner dish.
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Tuna mornay
This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!
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Tuna potato bake
Layers of sliced potato, tuna and cheese come together to create a super easy and budget-friendly meal for the family.
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Tuna pasta bake
Comfort food doesn’t get much quicker, easier or tastier than this tuna pasta bake. Perfect for a mid-week dinner when you need something that the kids will go for.
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