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One-Pan Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

A close-up serving of creamy tuna pasta bake, featuring shredded tuna, peas, and corn, topped with golden brown breadcrumbs.
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Make this comforting, cheesy tuna pasta bake in one pan for easy weeknight dinners and minimal cleanup. It uses pantry staples and comes together quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (like elbow macaroni or shells)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas and corn mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Whisk the flour into the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  4. Stir in the broth. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. This forms your simple white sauce.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the drained tuna, frozen peas and corn, and half of the shredded cheese until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Fold the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce mixture in the skillet.
  7. Top the pasta evenly with the remaining half of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use tuna packed in oil instead of water.
  • You can substitute the peas and corn with steamed broccoli florets.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a 9×9 inch baking dish before topping and baking.

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