Cheesy Tuna Pasta Bake

About this recipe

This is the ultimate pantry dinner. Pasta is mixed with tinned tuna, corn and peas in a simple homemade cheese sauce, topped with more cheese and baked until bubbling. It's a family favourite that's easy on the budget.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says. Drain.

   9 min200°C

2. 2

   Step 2

   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour for 1 minute.

   1 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in two-thirds of the cheese.

   5 min

   Tip: Add the milk slowly and keep whisking to avoid lumps.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Stir the pasta, tuna, corn and peas into the sauce. Season and tip into a baking dish.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Scatter with parsley.

   20 min200°C