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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.
prep time5 minutes
cook time30 minutes
total time35 minutes
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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

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • In a separate large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into a smooth paste. Cook 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  • Slowly pour milk into the roux, whisking constantly. Increase heat to high and whisk continuously until sauce boils. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Add drained tuna, salt, and black pepper to sauce. Return to low heat and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta and add to sauce along with frozen peas. Cook 5 minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Thin with milk if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.