Tuna Pasta Bake
Pasta and tuna in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden. Simple, affordable, and filling.
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 400g penne pasta
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or make white sauce)
- 200ml milk
- 100g frozen peas
- 150g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain.
- Mix soup and milk in a bowl until smooth.
- In a large baking dish, combine pasta, tuna, peas, and most of the cheese.
- Pour the soup mixture over. Stir gently.
- Top with remaining cheese and parsley.
- Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Tips for Helpers
- Can be assembled ahead and baked when ready.
- Add sweetcorn for extra colour and flavour.
- If making white sauce instead of using soup: melt 30g butter, stir in 2 tbsp flour, add 400ml milk gradually.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use salmon or chicken instead of tuna.
- Any short pasta works — fusilli and shells hold the sauce well.