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Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with loads of cheese and peas, a delicious frugal dinner made with a few simple ingredients. It's quick and easy to make, and it's guaranteed to go down very well with the whole family.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 tins tuna
  • 1 cup cooked peas
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoon butter (30 g)
  • 2 tablespoon plain flour
  • 2 cups full-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cook the past according to the packet instructions.
  2. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and whisk to get a thick paste.
  3. Pour in the milk whisking continuously until it thickens.
  4. Add half of the grated cheese, dijon mustard and black pepper, and mix well.
  5. When the pasta is cooked, drain in well, then add it to the sauce and give it a good mix.
  6. Transfer everything to an ovenproof dish, add the cooked peas and well-drained tuna, and mix.
  7. Scatter over the remaining cheese, and bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling hot.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Peas can be swapped for sweet corn - of used as a combo in this dish. Other good veggies to throw in are cooked carrots cut into small cubes, peppers, green beans or frozen mixed veggies.
  • The canned tuna can be swapped for cooked salmon, white fish or mixed seafood - do make sure the fish is cooked before adding it to the pasta.