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Tuna Noodles

This is my go-to comfort meal when I want something filling and quick. It’s basically a creamy tuna casserole in pasta form that uses pantry staples you likely already have.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (6-8 servings)

  • 1 lb bowtie pasta or any short pasta
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 cups whole milk
  • 3 cans tuna in water 7 oz each, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 2 Tbsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Melt butter in another large pot over medium heat.
  • Add flour and whisk until smooth, cooking 3-4 minutes without browning.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, then increase heat to high and whisk constantly until sauce boils.
  • Remove from heat immediately.
  • Stir in drained tuna, salt, and black pepper.
  • Return to low heat and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain cooked pasta and add to sauce with frozen peas.
  • Cook 5 more minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Thin with milk if needed and adjust seasonings to taste.

Notes

Start pasta water first so pasta and sauce finish cooking around the same time.
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