Alex O'Brien
Food & Wine

Tuna casserole

This American classic is a great cold-weather family meal. Petite peas add a touch of sweetness to this rich, hearty dish.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat and the drain.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a cooking pot over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, stirring until blended.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk.
  5. Bring to a simmer before stirring in cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook for 1 minute or just until the cheese melts. Now, stir in your peas and tuna.
  7. Add the pasta, tossing in the mixture to coat. Pour pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  8. Sprinkle with panko and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes or until golden.

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Tuna, persimmon and beetroot salad

Tags:
dinner, recipe, Tuna, bake, Casserole