Cheesy Tuna Pasta with Vegetables

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Easy weeknight recipe that's filling and satisfying.

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Cheesy Tuna Pasta with Veggies
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
Main Ingredients
 200 g whole wheat penne (or other pasta)
 1 small zucchini (courgette)
 1 small head broccoli
 1 can (145g) tuna chunks, drained
Cheese Sauce
 1 cup milk
 1 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp plain flour
 50 g pecorino, grated
 50 g mature cheddar, shredded
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ¼ tsp ground yellow mustard powder
 freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Pasta
1

Boil a large pot of well-salted water for pasta. Cook as directed and drain.

Prepare Veggies
2

Quarter and slice the zucchini. Cut florets from the broccoli. Combine in steamer and steam until cooked.

Make Cheese Sauce
3

Combine flour and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until bubbly, 1-2 min.

4

Add milk and heat until simmering. Turn down heat and continue to simmer until thickened.

5

Add cheese, salt, and spices. Season to taste with pepper/additional salt. Stir well to combine.

Mix It All Together
6

In a large pot combine steamed veggies, pasta, tuna, and cheese sauce. Stir to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g33%
Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 2369mg99%
Potassium 570mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g6%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 37.8g76%

Calcium 45%
Iron 5%
Vitamin D 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

All nutrition information are estimates only. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients
 200 g whole wheat penne (or other pasta)
 1 small zucchini (courgette)
 1 small head broccoli
 1 can (145g) tuna chunks, drained
Cheese Sauce
 1 cup milk
 1 tbsp butter
 1 tbsp plain flour
 50 g pecorino, grated
 50 g mature cheddar, shredded
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ¼ tsp ground yellow mustard powder
 freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Directions

Pasta
1

Boil a large pot of well-salted water for pasta. Cook as directed and drain.

Prepare Veggies
2

Quarter and slice the zucchini. Cut florets from the broccoli. Combine in steamer and steam until cooked.

Make Cheese Sauce
3

Combine flour and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until bubbly, 1-2 min.

4

Add milk and heat until simmering. Turn down heat and continue to simmer until thickened.

5

Add cheese, salt, and spices. Season to taste with pepper/additional salt. Stir well to combine.

Mix It All Together
6

In a large pot combine steamed veggies, pasta, tuna, and cheese sauce. Stir to combine and serve.

Cheesy Tuna Pasta with Vegetables

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