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Tuna Pasta Bake cooking

Quick Easy Winter Dinners Day 7 Emergency Tuna Pasta Bake


Description

Hey everyone! 🌟 Day 7 of our quick and easy dinners is here and oh boy, do I have a lifesaver recipe for you today! 🚨

🍴 **Emergency Tuna Pasta Bake** 🍴

Whip this up when you’re in a pinch, and I promise it’ll taste like you’ve been slaving away for hours. Let’s dive into the goodness!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 100g butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 litre milk
  • 1 cup grated cheese 🧀
  • 1 large can of tuna, drained 🐟
  • 500g pasta, cooked 🍝
  • 250g frozen mixed vegetables 🥦🌽🥕
  • 2 cups cornflakes or bread crumbs 🍞
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180C.
  2. In an oven-safe pan, melt the butter over the stove. Stir in the flour.
  3. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until it starts to bubble.
  4. Add the grated cheese, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of pepper. Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
  5. Now, fold in the drained tuna, cooked pasta, and frozen veggies. Mix it all up until everything’s coated in that cheesy sauce.
  6. Smooth the top and sprinkle over your choice of cornflakes or bread crumbs for that perfect crunch, or just extra cheese if you prefer.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian