How to cook your own Tuna Pasta Bake

Simple yet effective... 


Ingredients

• 150g penne pasta

• 15g butter

• 15g plain flour

• 125ml milk

• 70g strong cheddar, grated

• 80g of tinned tuna drained

• 80g sweetcorn, drained

• one handful chopped parsley

Method

1. Heat the old oven to 180’C fan.

2. Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than the time stated on

   the pack (al dente style).

3. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and

   stir in the flour

4. Cook for 1 min, then gradually stir in the milk to make

   a thick white sauce.

5. Remove from the heat and stir in all but a handful of

   cheese.

6. Drain the pasta, mix with the white sauce, tuna,

   sweetcorn and parsley and then season.

7. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the rest of the

   grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese on top is golden and starting to brown.



Tip: Why not try adding some crisps or tortilla chips to the top of the bake before it enters the oven for a tasty and crispy addition.



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