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Potato Gem-Topped Tuna Bake

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 400 grams spiral pasta
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 30 grams butter
  • 1 brown onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated and plus extra
  • 425 grams tin tuna in oil, drained
  • 500 grams potato gems
  • A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook pasta according to packet instructions and drain and set aside.

  • Step 2: Preheat oven to 200 0C and grease a large casserole dish.

  • Step 3: Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan and add onion and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes until soft and then stir though flour and allow to cook for 1 minute.

  • Step 4: Gradually add milk, whisking to create a smooth sauce and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Season well with salt and pepper, then stir through cheese and add tuna and cooked pasta, and stir to combine.

  • Step 5: Pour pasta mix into prepared casserole dish and top with potato gems and sprinkle over a little extra cheese.

  • Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes or until potato gems are golden and crispy.

  • Step 7: Enjoy with a side salad.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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