Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines the heartiness of pasta with the rich flavors of tuna and a creamy sauce. It's typically made by mixing cooked pasta with a blend of tuna, a creamy white sauce—often including cheese—and various seasonings. This mixture is then transferred to a baking dish, topped with additional cheese or breadcrumbs for a crispy topping, and baked until golden and bubbly. The result is a warm, creamy casserole that's perfect for family dinners, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's a versatile recipe that can be adapted to include vegetables like peas or corn, making it a convenient option for a complete meal in one dish.
Equipment
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 250 g Dried Pasta any shape of your choice
- 50 g Butter
- 1 tablespoon of Plain Flour
- 2 x Cans of Tuna
- 1 Pint of Milk semi-skimmed or full fat
- 200 g Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Green Pepper diced
- 5 Spring Onions diced
- 1 Small can of Sweetcorn in water – drained
- 1 teaspoon of Paprika or Mustard Powder depending on your taste
- Salt & Ground Peppercorns to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/Gas 4.
- Cook and drain pasta.
- Heat the butter in a pan until melted and add the flour to thicken it. When mixed in well with a wooden spoon, gradually add the milk in parts to form a ‘béchamel’ type of sauce.
- Remove from heat and add most of the cheese (save enough to sprinkle on the top at the end).
- Add the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the mixture and also the contents of 1 can of Tuna.
- Get the dish you will be making the bake in and create a layer of Tuna at the bottom with the remaining can
- Spoon the mixture evenly on top of the Tuna layer and cover with the cheese you set aside before.
- Cook for approximately for 15 – 20 until the cheese is golden-brown.
- Enjoy!