Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake with Peas

Ingredients

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• 80 g pasta

• 1 can of canned tuna

• 150 ml milk

• 40 g cheddar cheese

• 50 g peas

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 l water

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Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

   ~10 min
3. 3

   While step 2 cooks

   While the pasta cooks, drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork. Grate the cheddar cheese.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, flaked tuna, peas, milk, and half of the grated cheddar. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the top is lightly golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   ~15 min