Tuna Pasta Bake
This hearty tuna pasta bake is a comforting dish that is easy to prepare and full of satisfying flavors. The combination of tender fusilli pasta, flaky tuna, sweetcorn, peas, and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce creates a delicious meal that is perfect for a cozy night in. Topped with a golden layer of melted cheddar cheese, this bake is sure to become a family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g fusilli pasta
- 100g frozen peas
- 50g butter
- 50g plain flour
- 600ml milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 x 195g cans tuna , drained
- 4 spring onions , sliced
- 198g can sweetcorn , drained
- 100g cheddar , grated
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook, following pack instructions, until tender. Add the peas for the final 3 mins cooking time.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Add the milk, whisking constantly, then slowly bring to the boil, stirring often, until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat, add the mustard and season well.
- Heat the grill to medium. Drain the pasta and peas, then return to the pan and stir in the tuna, spring onions, sweetcorn and sauce. Tip into a shallow baking dish, top with the cheddar and cook under the grill for 5 mins or until golden and bubbling.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 655 calories
- Fat Content: 30 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 55 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 41 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.7 milligram of sodium
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