Cheesy Tuna Courgette And Spinach Pasta Food

CHEESY TUNA, COURGETTE AND SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the penne, stir once, bring back to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, or cook according to packet instructions, until al dente. Drain, then tip the pasta back into the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Put the butter in a jug and microwave on high (based on a 900W oven) for 40 seconds, until melted and hot. Stir in the flour to make a paste, then very gradually stir in the milk - this will prevent any lumps forming. Microwave on high for 3-31/2 minutes, stirring every minute, until the sauce has thickened. (Alternatively, melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring, for 6-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened.) Stir in 60g Cheddar and season to taste.
• Preheat the grill to high. Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta, along with the courgette and spinach and mix together to wilt the spinach. Gently mix in the tuna, then tip into a shallow, 2-litre ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place directly under the hot grill for 5 minutes, until piping hot and the cheese is turning golden.
• Serve with a green salad.

CHEESY TUNA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt cream cheese in milk in med saucepan over low heat.
• Add cheedar and garlic.
• Add tuna and mix well.
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and pour tuna mix on top.
• Mix well and serve.

TUNA SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain tuna, set aside. Mince garlic, set aside.
• When pasta is done, drain and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. In same pot, add olive oil. Add garlic. Saute garlic over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until garlic takes on color. When garlic is colored to a medium golden brown, add spinach. Lid pot and reduce heat, stirring occasionally. When spinach is shiny and wilted, add tuna. Stir. Lid and let simmer for one minute. Add pasta, stir. Lid again, let simmer one minute. Add breadcrumbs, stir, lid for one minute. Add cheese, stir and serve.

LAYERED CHEESY TUNA AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the egg noddles in boiling water according to package directions; drain and rinse under warm water, then set aside.
• Drain the tuna and flake with a fork.
• In a large bowl, combine tuna, cooked egg noodles, celery and onions; mix well to combine.
• In another small bowl, combine sour cream, mustard powder, mayo, Parmesan cheese, milk, thyme, salt and pepper; add into the tuna mixture and toss well to combine.
• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Spoon HALF of the mixture into prepared dish.
• Top with HALF of the sliced zucchini.
• Then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Top with noodle mixture then remaining zucchini.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and uncover, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, return to oven (uncovered) and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle chopped tomato over casserole before serving.

CHEESY TUNA AND ZUCCHINI NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place spiralized zucchini (zoodles) into a pot and cover with well salted water; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, then empty into a colander to drain. Let drain for 2 to 3 hours, occasionally pressing out as much moisture as you can.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass casserole with cooking spray and add drained zoodles.
• Bake zoodles in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add cream cheese and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Remove zoodles from the oven and pour off any liquid. Add the skillet mixture to the zoodles, along with tuna, peas, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle almonds on top.
• Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, CHICKPEAS, TUNA, AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to instructions.
• Place washed and chopped spinach in a strainer, strain hot pasta over spinach.
• Combine all other ingredients in a large serving bowl, stirring to combine.
• Pour pasta and spinach into bowl, mix thoroughly.

CHEESY TUNA SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles, drain. Meanwhile, press excess moisture from thawed spinach; set aside.
• In saucepan cook chopped onion in 3 TBS. butter til tender. Blend in flour, dry mustard, and salt. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese, stir tip melted. Stir in cooked noodles, thawed spinach, water chestnuts and tuna. Put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle atop. Bake in 350 oven for 40 to 45 minutes or tip heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings.