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?
Tuna mornay
This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!
Julie Goodwin’s cheesy tuna cauliflower bake
A budget-friendly autumn dinner.
Tuna and broccoli pasta bake
A weeknight dinner winner.
Tuna potato bake
Bake it till you make it.
Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
This easy potato-topped pie is simple to make and budget-friendly.
Tuna mac ‘n’ cheese
A classic dish with a fishy twist!
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.
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.
Potato, spinach and tuna bake
With golden parmesan and a zesty tuna sauce this hearty bake will warm your family on cold winter nights.
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.
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.
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.
Tuna and corn bake
Add another ½ cup milk if making several hours ahead, as the sauce will thicken on standing. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes or until heated through then uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes or until browned. Note
Spicy tuna pasta bake
Any similar-sized pasta shape such as casarecce, rigatoni or penne would be suitable for this dish. Note