Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Bake

A store cupboard family favorite featuring pasta, frozen broccoli, and tuna in a creamy cheese sauce, finished under the grill.

Quick Pasta Family Friendly Tuna Budget

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

511.4

kcal / serving

2045.5 kcal total

Carbs

50.4g

per serving

201.5 g total

Fat

21.1g

per serving

84.2 g total

Protein

29.6g

per serving

118.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

600

Semi-Skimmed Milk

Cheddar

mature

GrainsCereals

200

Short Pasta Shapes

dried, such as fusilli or penne

Plain Flour

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Seafood

185

Tuna

tinned chunks in water or brine, drained

Vegetables

250

Broccoli

small frozen florets

piece

Tomato

firm, ripe, sliced

Method

Boil 200g of pasta in a large saucepan of water until tender, adding 250g of frozen broccoli for the final 3 minutes.

Whisk 40g butter, 40g flour, and 600ml milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and smooth.

Cook the sauce for 3 minutes until thick, then stir in half the cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat the grill to its highest setting.

Drain the pasta and broccoli, transfer to an ovenproof dish, and flake the tuna on top.

Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture, add sliced tomatoes if using, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Grill for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown, then serve.