ITALIAN TUNA PASTA BAKE

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This is definitely not your grandmother's tuna casserole. Rotini pasta, tomatoes, spinach and a rich, cheesy white sauce update this classic, and prove irresistible. You can also bake this in individual ramekins and freeze so it can be reheated for a quick, personal meal. Recipe is from Disney's Family Fun website.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 cups fusilli (or any other kind of pasta)
1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornflour
1/2 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium tomato soup, condensed
1 pinch mixed herbs
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
one and a quarter cups milk
2 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated, plus a little extra for the topping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and refresh in cold water to stop it from over cooking.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until soft.
Stir the corn flour into the water until dissolved, then add to the onion pan along with the tomato soup.
Bring to a boil, add the herbs and then cook gently, stirring for five minutes.
Mix in the flaked tuna and heat through. Season to taste.
Mix into cooked pasta.
For the cheese and spinach sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until transparent.
Add the flour and continue stirring the mixture all the time.
Gradually pour in the milk and keep stirring until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 c grated Cheddar cheese.
Grease a baking dish and add the tuna and tomato mixed with the pasta, and then pour the spinach sauce over top.
Sprinkle with some grated Cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.
This can also be frozen. Assemble casserole but do not sprinkle with cheese or bake. Thaw in refrigerator before baking. Sprinkle with cheese and bake according to normal instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 221.7, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 14.3

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Loop

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I'm new to cooking. Is there a video tutorial for this recipe?

Khsh Hhj

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Can I freeze this recipe?

Abundance Odinaose

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I'm on a low-carb diet. Is there a way to make this recipe lower in carbs?

Ch Sajid

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Can I use whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta?

Manojmahato Mahato

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I'm allergic to tuna. Is there a way to make this recipe without tuna?

Hussein Hussein

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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not a fan of recipes with a lot of steps.

Chasity Smith Albert

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta bake turned out dry. I think I needed to add more milk.

Asif Ale

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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use a little more seasoning.

Sharukh Khan

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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tuna flavor is very mild, and the other ingredients really shine through.

Patricia Shepherd

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I often have some leftover pasta from dinner, and this is a great way to use it up.

Yaya Yaya

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I'm always looking for new tuna recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's so simple, but it's packed with flavor.

Marie Johnson

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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

fahad Ahmad

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a bit of chopped red pepper for a little extra flavor.