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Cheesy Tuna Pasta Recipe
PREP: 10 MINSCOOK: 15 MINS
Nutrition: per serving
cal696
fat27g
saturates11g
carbs79g
sugars5g
fibre4g
protein40g
salt1.5g
Ingredients
400g penne
200g can yellowfin tuna in olive oil
190g jar basil pesto
100g, cheddar grated
250g punnet cherry tomato, halved
Method
Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl with the pesto. Mash together with a wooden spoon. Stir in a third of the cheese and all of the tomatoes. Heat the grill to high.
When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss through the pesto mix. Tip into a shallow baking dish and scatter with the remaining cheese. Place the dish under the grill for 3-4 mins until just melted, then serve with a green salad and garlic bread.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2009
Cheesy tuna pesto pasta recipe | BBC Good Food
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