Easy Tuna Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 250g Penne
• 30g Butter
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Plain flour
• 2 cups (500ml) Milk
• 120g Cheddar, grated
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 x 185g tins Tuna in oil or water, drained
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1/3 cup Dried breadcrumbs
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, 2 litre baking dish

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet time. Drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3 minutes. Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the milk a little at a time, stirring, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.

3. 3

   Take the pan off the heat and stir in two thirds of the cheese and the mustard. Season, then fold in the pasta, tuna and peas.

4. 4

   Tip into a 2 litre baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and scatter over the top.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbling and piping hot in the centre. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.