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Tuna Pasta Bake

A creamy tomato tuna pasta bake with sweetcorn, peas and a crisp Cheddar crumb - moist enough to reheat without becoming dry.

Recipe bywjf.morris
MainFamily dinnerMake-aheadDinnerHigh protein
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Total time52 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving35.5g protein
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Serves
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  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan

    12 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Boil the pasta in water seasoned with 2 tsp salt for 2 minutes less than the packet time. Reserve 150ml pasta water, then drain.

  2. 02

    Melt the butter

    4 minHands-on

    Melt the butter in the saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, then simmer for 4 minutes until lightly thickened.

  3. 03

    Whisk in passata

    3 minHands-on

    Whisk in passata, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in 150g Cheddar.

  4. 04

    Fold in the drained tuna

    3 minHands-on

    Fold in the drained tuna in large flakes, frozen sweetcorn, frozen peas and pasta. Add 50-100ml pasta water so the mixture is generously sauced.

  5. 05

    Transfer to the baking dish

    3 minHands-on

    Transfer to the baking dish. Mix the breadcrumbs, 50g Cheddar and olive oil, then scatter evenly over the top.

  6. 06

    Bake the tuna pasta

    22 minHands-off · check as directed

    Bake on a tray for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

  7. 07

    Rest before serving

    5 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • Large pasta pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • 2.5 litre baking dish, about 30 x 20 x 6cm
  • Baking tray

Dietary and allergen note: Contains fish, gluten and dairy.

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