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Healthier Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A comforting and nutritious pasta bake packed with vegetables, tuna, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a wholesome family meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 4 cups uncooked pasta (gluten free chickpea or brown rice penne/spiral)
  • 350-400 grams tinned tuna in olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for greasing)
  • 3/4 cup peas (frozen)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli, carrots)
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • 2 spring onions spring onions
  • 1 can cannellini beans (400g)
  • 400 mL milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard (adjust to taste)
  • 1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Cook pasta as per instructions; chop spring onions; blend beans with milk, garlic, onion, cornflour, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine cooked pasta, vegetables, tuna, spring onions, and half the cheese in the dish. Pour in the bean mixture and stir well.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and crispy.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables and adjust the cheese to your taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Pasta, Tuna, Vegetables