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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: French
Calories: 542
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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

Equipment

  • 1 oven 

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180C/Gas 4.
  2. Cook and drain pasta.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from heat and add most of the cheese (save enough to sprinkle on the top at the end).
  5. Add the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the pasta to the mixture and also the contents of 1 can of Tuna.
  7. Get the dish you will be making the bake in and create a layer of Tuna at the bottom with the remaining can
  8. Spoon the mixture evenly on top of the Tuna layer and cover with the cheese you set aside before.
  9. Cook for approximately for 15 – 20 until the cheese is golden-brown.
  10. Enjoy!

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