Tuna Pasta Bake
Treat your family to a comforting meal with this hearty tuna pasta bake, packed with flavour and easy to prepare, it’s the ideal dish for busy weeknights when you need something delicious and satisfying on the table in no time, ensuring smiles around the dinner table as you enjoy this comforting classic together.
READY IN 45 MINUTES SERVES 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
350ml milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
200g grated cheese
2 cans tuna, drained
200g frozen peas
100g sweetcorn
100g breadcrumbs
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sauce, cheese, tuna,sweetcorn and peas. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
4. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta.
5. Bake the pasta for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pasta is heated through.