Although this recipe is similar to what in the US is more commonly known as ‘Tuna Casserole’ in that it has tuna and pasta and is baked in the oven, it differs in other ways which we prefer. The US\/UK conversions are a bit imprecise, so round accordingly for your kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuna Bake<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10.5 oz\/300g pasta (penne, fusilli or shells)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 x 6.5 oz\/185g cans tuna in water, drained<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp flour <\/p>\n\n\n\n
17 oz\/500 ml milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 oz\/100g grated cheddar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
50g grated parmesan (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400F\/200\u00b0C .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saut\u00e9 onion and garlic in butter for 3\u20134 mins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in flour and cook for 1\u20132 mins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened (5\u20137 mins).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mix pasta, tuna, and sauce and pour into a baking dish. Top with cheese(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bake 20\u201325 mins until golden and bubbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let stand 5 mins before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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