Tuna Melt Pasta Bake

Tuna Melt Pasta Bake is a 45-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $5.86 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 40g of protein and 610 kcal. You need stove + oven and 6 ingredients.

• 45 minCook time
• $5.86Est. cost
• 610Calories
• 40gProtein
• 62gCarbs
• 22gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝Penne PastaPantry3 oz
• 🐟Canned TunaPantry5 oz
• 🥫White SaucePantry½ cup
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs1½ oz
• 🫛Frozen PeasFrozen½ cup
• 🧅Yellow OnionProduce¼ piece

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne for 9 minutes until al dente, then drain.
2. Dice the onion and saute in a splash of oil over medium heat for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Drain the tuna and flake it, then stir into the pan with the onion.
4. Add the drained pasta, frozen peas, and white sauce to the pan and stir to combine, warming through for 2 minutes.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and scatter the shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling at the edges.

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