£4.50–£7.50 at Tesco · around £1.53 a portion
⏱ 40 min serves 4

Tuna Pasta Bake

A cheesy pasta bake with tuna, sweetcorn and a creamy sauce, baked until bubbling.

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  • penne pasta400g
  • tuna in spring water2 tins
  • sweetcorn198g
  • cheddar cheese150g
  • plain flour40g
  • butter40g
  • milk600ml
  • english mustard1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 10 minutes until almost tender, then drain.
  2. 2While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. 3Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  4. 4Stir in the mustard, half the cheese, and salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
  5. 5Drain the tuna and flake it into the sauce, along with the drained sweetcorn.
  6. 6Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta and transfer to an ovenproof dish.
  7. 7Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling, then serve hot.
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