Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake

This Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake combines rigatoni pasta, tuna, sweetcorn, peas, and a rich cheddar sauce. With a prep time of 25 minutes and 15 minutes in the oven, this recipe serves 6.

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💗 Reasons to Add This Recipe to Your Repertoire:

• Easy Prep: Simple steps for a quick, flavorful meal.
• Versatile: Adaptable with pantry staples and favorite veggies.
• Family Favorite: Crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings.
• Deliciously Cheesy: Rich cheddar sauce makes it irresistibly creamy.

❓ What Is Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe?

Mary Berry’s Tuna Pasta Bake is a comforting dish blending rigatoni pasta, flaked tuna, sweetcorn, peas, and a cheesy cheddar sauce. Its creamy texture and savory taste come from the rich, gooey cheddar sauce embracing the pasta and tender tuna.

🧀 Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake Ingredients

• 14 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion (peeled and chopped finely)
• 1/3 cup plain flour (all-purpose)
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups strong cheddar, grated
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 12 oz canned tuna (2 x 6 oz tuna cans), drained and flaked
• 12 oz canned sweetcorn (2 x 6 oz sweetcorn cans), drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to serve

🥘 How To Make Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake

1. Warm the oven up to 180C. “Al dente” means that the rigatoni or pasta are cooked less than what it says on the package. So that they can keep cooking in the oven, they should stay a little hard.
2. In a pot, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Mix the milk in slowly to make a thick white sauce.
3. Take it off the heat and add almost all of the grated cheese. Save a few handfuls for the end.
4. Put the pasta to the side and drain it. Then, add the bechamel sauce, tuna, sweetcorn, and a big pile of chopped parsley
5. Season with salt and pepper. Fill a baking dish with the pasta mix. Then, sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
6. It should be baked for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top turns yellow and starts to brown.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use strong cheddar for a richer flavor in the sauce.
• Drain tuna and sweetcorn thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
• Don’t overcook pasta; aim for al dente to prevent mushiness.
• Add spices like paprika for a subtle kick of flavor.
• Experiment with different veggies for added texture and taste.

🥗 What To Serve With Tuna Pasta Bake?

Serve Tuna Pasta Bake with a fresh green salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables for a well-balanced and satisfying meal. For more side dish ideas check this collection of best sides To Serve With Tuna Pasta Bake.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Tuna Pasta Bake?

• In The Fridge. Store Leftovers Tuna Pasta Bake dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
• In The Freezer. For freezing Leftovers Tuna Pasta Bakeportion the cooled bake into freezer-safe containers, ensuring they’re airtight, and store for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Tuna Pasta Bake?

• Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tuna pasta bake in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out heat for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly warmed.
• Microwave: Transfer a portion of the tuna pasta bake to a microwave-safe dish heat on medium power in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until heated through, typically 2-4 minutes.

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• Mary Berry Tomato Sauce
• Mary Berry Butternut Squash Lasagne
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Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 698.8 calories
• Sugar: 10.82 grams
• Sodium: 597.03 milligrams
• Fat: 27.9 grams
• Saturated Fat: 15 grams
• Unsaturated Fat: 9.7 grams
• Trans Fat: 0.43 grams
• Carbohydrates: 72.23 grams
• Fiber: 4.55 grams
• Protein: 39.32 grams
• Cholesterol: 97.27 milligrams

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1. Mary Makes it Easy Cookbook
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