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Tuna & Sweet Corn Pasta Bake

11 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 50MINS

Tuna & Sweet Corn Pasta Bake

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3 ratings
Tuna & Sweet Corn Pasta Bake is an easy meal to whip up on a busy night! This classic dish is always a hit with the whole family, and it's so simple to make. Plus, it's pantry-friendly so you can always have the ingredients on hand. Tuna and sweetcorn are a classic combination that just works. The sweetness of the corn pairs perfectly with the rich flavor of the tuna, and the cheese brings it all together.
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Bits of Carey
Professional culinary consultant and food stylist. With a background in Food Science and Nutrition and having worked 17+ years in various facets within the food industry.
https://bitsofcarey.com/
Tuna & Sweet Corn Pasta Bake is an easy meal to whip up on a busy night! This classic dish is always a hit with the whole family, and it's so simple to make. Plus, it's pantry-friendly so you can always have the ingredients on hand. Tuna and sweetcorn are a classic combination that just works. The sweetness of the corn pairs perfectly with the rich flavor of the tuna, and the cheese brings it all together.
50MINS
Total Time
$2.66
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Penne Pasta
1 lb
Penne Pasta
Onion
1
Onion
Salted Butter
4 Tbsp
Salted Butter
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Milk
4 cups
Milk
Canned Tuna in Water
1 cup
Canned Tuna in Water, drained
Sweet Corn Kernels
1 can
(14 oz)
Sweet Corn Kernels, drained
or Frozen Sweet Corn Kernels
Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Cheddar Cheese
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
1 handful
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped
or Chives
Salt
to taste
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1106
Fat
38.3 g
Protein
53.5 g
Carbs
139.8 g
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Author's Notes

Yields 4-6 servings.

For a saucier pasta bake, remove 1/4 of the penne in the recipe.

Macaroni pasta is also a good option for this recipe.

To change things up weekly, Tuna can be replaced with 2 cups of shredded left-over roast chicken or 1/2 lb bacon (to be fried with onions).
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Boil a large pot of salted water for the Penne Pasta (1 lb).
step 2
Grate the Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and chop the Onion (1). When pasta is al dente (cooked but firm), drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
step 2 Grate the Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and chop the Onion (1). When pasta is al dente (cooked but firm), drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
step 3
Sauté the onion in Salted Butter (4 Tbsp) until softened and fragrant. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup) and stir vigorously.
step 3 Sauté the onion in Salted Butter (4 Tbsp) until softened and fragrant. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup) and stir vigorously.
step 4
Pour in Milk (4 cups) and whisk over moderate heat until smooth, thickened, and starts to boil. Remove from the heat.
step 4 Pour in Milk (4 cups) and whisk over moderate heat until smooth, thickened, and starts to boil. Remove from the heat.
step 5
Add Canned Tuna in Water (1 cup), Sweet Corn Kernels (1 can), 3/4 of the cheese, and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1 handful). Mix until evenly combined. Season well with Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 5 Add Canned Tuna in Water (1 cup), Sweet Corn Kernels (1 can), 3/4 of the cheese, and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1 handful). Mix until evenly combined. Season well with Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 6
Transfer into a large baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
step 6 Transfer into a large baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
step 7
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
step 7 Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
step 8
Sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve immediately.
step 8 Sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve immediately.
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Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Italian
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