Classic Tuna Helper
This is a one pot 30 minute recipe. Remember the box version? This one's better.
Equipment
- large pot
- measuring cups & spoons
- large skillet
- silicone whisk
- cutting board & sharp knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz small pasta of choice, uncooked
- 1/2 TBS salt
- 3 TBS butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 TBS flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna packed in water, drained
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Season a large pot of boiling water with 1/2 TBS salt. Stir in uncooked pasta and cook per directions on back of package until al dente or the desire doneness you prefer. Drain pasta and set aside.
Start the sauce while pasta is cooking.
- In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add in diced onion and cook until softened and slightly golden. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in flour on top of the onion. Whisk flour into butter and onion for 1 minute until well incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook a few minutes until starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in drained tuna, cooked & drained pasta, peas and black pepper until everything is well coated with sauce. Taste and season with salt, if needed. Garnish with parsley.