12. April 2026
Cheesy Tuna Pasta Bake
The ultimate comfort food starts here. We combine perfectly tender pasta and hearty, flaked tuna in a rich, velvety cheese sauce and bake it until it reaches golden, bubbling perfection. This isn't just a meal; it's a budget-friendly powerhouse, packed with goodness and ready to rescue your busiest weeknights and satisfy the hungriest appetites. What makes our bake a standout is its incredible adaptability. It's the perfect canvas for your culinary touch.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 1 tin Tuna in spring water
- 250g Rigatoni
- 25g butter
- 1 tin Sweet Corn
- 25g plain flour
- 200ml milk
- 150g Strong Cheddar, grated
- Bunch of fresh parsley
- Nutmeg finely grated on top
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Boil rigatoni for 5- 10 mins and drain
- Add a can tuna and a can of sweetcorn A handful finely chopped parsley
- To make the sauce, melt 50g butter in a saucepan and stir in 50g plain flour.
- Cook for 1 min, then stir in 200ml milk to make a thick white sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in all but a handful of the 100g grated cheddar.
- Drain the pasta, mix with the white sauce, season with salt & pepper
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with 50g grated cheddar.
- Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese on top is golden and starting to brown.
- Use the fine grating part of garter to finish with a flourish of nutmeg.