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Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A comforting and cheesy pasta bake with tuna and sweetcorn, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 14 oz rigatoni (or another short pasta)

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2.5 cups semi-skimmed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Cheddar cheese

  • 7 oz low-fat sharp cheddar

Tuna

  • 10.5 oz albacore tuna, drained and flaked

Vegetables

  • 1 cup sweetcorn

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Melt butter in a pan, cook diced onion for 2-3 minutes, then whisk in flour and gradually add milk, simmer until thickened.
  • Preheat oven to 390°F/200°C. Stir in salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and most cheese into the sauce.
  • Combine pasta, sauce, tuna, and sweetcorn; transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until golden, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh parsley for the best flavor and serve immediately for a creamy, cheesy delight.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Cheese, Pasta, Tuna