Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
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Cheesy and creamy tuna pasta bake with sweetcorn and white sauce made from scratch, this easy noodle casserole will make your children happy.
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Ingredients
Tuna bake:
- 7 oz macaroni or penne, fusili, farfalle etc, 200 g
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 can corn about 9 oz/ 250 g once drained, Note 1
- 1 can tuna about 5.5 oz/ 150 g tuna once drained
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano Note 2, dried
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes more or less to taste
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
White sauce:
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups milk 400 ml
- ½ cup cheese 50 g, Note 3, grated
- nutmeg
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
Topping:
- 2-3 small tomato
- 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cheese grated, 50 g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Butter the casserole dish.
Tuna pasta bake:
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt generously, and cook the pasta according to the packet's instructions. Drain well.7 oz macaroni/ 200 g
- Chop vegetables: In the meantime, cut the red bell pepper into thin small strips and chop the garlic cloves. Drain the can of corn.1 red bell pepper + 2 garlic cloves + 1 can corn
- Saute vegetables: Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the red bell pepper, garlic, and corn for about 5 minutes or until the peppers are softer and the corn starts to look a little bit charred.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the drained and flaked tuna and the spices. Stir well and let it get hot for about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.1 can tuna + 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ½ teaspoon red chili flakes + fine sea salt and black pepper
White sauce:
- Make sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the flour on top, stir, and let it become slightly golden for about 1 minute. Slowly start adding the milk while whisking continuously. Bring to a boil and let the sauce simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until thickened.2 ½ tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour + 1¾ cups milk/ 400 ml
- Add the grated cheese and stir well until it is melted. Season generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.½ cup grated cheese/ 50 g + nutmeg + fine sea salt and black pepper
- Combine ingredients: Place the drained pasta back into the pot you used to cook them. Add the vegetable and tuna mixture, mix carefully, and pour the white sauce on top. Mix again. Place into the prepared baking dish.
Topping:
- Assemble dish: Slice the tomatoes thinly. Arrange them on top of the bake. Mix together the breadcrumbs and the grated cheese. Sprinkle over the tomatoes.2-3 small tomatoes + 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs + ½ cup grated cheese/ 50 g
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden. Let it rest for about 5 minutes, then serve with a green salad.
Notes
- Corn: Frozen and defrosted corn kernels can be used instead.
- Herbs: Or an Italian or French dried herb mixture.
- Cheese: Gouda, cheddar, or another good melting cheese that you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the dish
Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
924mg
(39%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 924mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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