Air Fryer Tuna and Mozzarella Pasta Bake

• olive oil↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• onion↗1 маленька

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  finely chopped

• canned diced tomatoesконсерви 400 г
• chili flakes↗½ ч. л. tsp

  (optional)

• pasta150 г g

  of your choice, cooked according to package instructions

• canned tuna↗консерви 145–165 г

  in olive oil, drained

• grated mozzarella↗50 г g
• parsley↗2 ст. л. дрібно нарізаної tbsp

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 190 °C. In a heat‑proof dish pour the olive oil, add the finely chopped onion and garlic, stir and cook for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the canned tomatoes, chili flakes (optional) and a pinch of spices, continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Lower the temperature to 170 °C. Add the cooked pasta, drained tuna, most of the grated mozzarella, and the finely chopped parsley to the dish, mixing gently. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.

4. 4

   Bake for 5 minutes until the top turns golden, then cover with foil and cook another 5 minutes until bubbles appear. Serve hot with a fresh salad.