Air Fryer Cheesy Tuna Pasta Bake

Air Fryer Cheesy Tuna Pasta Bake

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Servings: 4 People

Course: air fryer, Main Course

Method

Air Fryer Cheesy Tuna Pasta Bake
A rich, creamy one-dish family meal packed with tender tuna, perfectly cooked pasta and a bubbling golden cheese topping—all made in the air fryer.
Serves: 4–6
🛒 Ingredients
2 × 170 g cans tuna in brine or oil, drained
500 g cooked penne or fusilli pasta
1 large onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken stock
250 ml fresh cream
200 g cream cheese
250 g grated mozzarella
150 g grated cheddar
2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice
2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio Spice
1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium Spice
Fresh parsley, chopped
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👨‍🍳 Method
1. Build the Flavour Base
Place the butter, onion and red pepper into an oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer.
Sprinkle over:
2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice
2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio Spice
Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until the onions have softened.
2. Prepare the Sauce
Add:
1 cup chicken stock
250 ml fresh cream
200 g cream cheese
Stir until smooth.
Air fry at 180°C for 5 minutes, stirring once.
3. Add the Tuna
Fold the drained tuna gently into the creamy sauce.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, just until heated through.
4. Add the Pasta
Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce.
Sprinkle over:
1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium Spice
Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Fold through half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese.
5. Finish
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.
Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden.
6. Serve
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
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🔥 BlixSam Tip
Fold the tuna in gently and avoid over-stirring. This keeps the tuna in delicious chunks while the creamy cheese sauce stays rich and velvety.
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