Air Fryer Tuna Pasta Bake

Name: Air Fryer Tuna Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 155 g tuna in olive oil, drained; 150 g pasta of your choice, cooked according to package instructions; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 50 g grated mozzarella; 1/2 tsp chilli flakes; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

This air fryer tuna pasta bake is a quick, budget-friendly dinner with a rich tomato sauce, tender pasta, and a golden mozzarella topping. It is easy enough for weeknights but still feels warm, hearty, and satisfying.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

tuna in olive oil, drained
155 g
pasta of your choice, cooked according to package instructions
150 g
chopped tomatoes
400 g
small onion, finely chopped
1
garlic, finely chopped
2 cloves
olive oil
1 tbsp
grated mozzarella
50 g
chilli flakes
0.5 tsp
chopped parsley
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 190C. Put the olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic in a heatproof baking dish that fits inside your air fryer basket. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring once, until the onion starts to soften.

Add the chopped tomatoes, chilli flakes if using, and a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir well, then air fry for 5 minutes more until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

Lower the temperature to 170C. Stir the cooked pasta, drained tuna, most of the mozzarella, and the chopped parsley into the tomato sauce until evenly combined.

Scatter the remaining mozzarella over the top. Air fry for 5 minutes until the cheese is lightly golden, then loosely cover the dish with foil and cook for another 5 minutes until hot and bubbling throughout.

Let the pasta bake stand for 2 minutes before serving. Spoon into bowls and serve warm, with a simple green salad on the side if you like.