Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Baked Tuna Pasta

Name: Baked Tuna Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb Fusili Pasta (Source: 1 lb Fusili Pasta); 2 each 6 ounce can water-packed tuna (Source: 2 6 ounce can water-packed tuna); 4 tablespoon Butter (Source: 4 tablespoon Butter); 3 tablespoon All-purpose Flour (Source: 3 tablespoon All-purpose Flour); 3 cups milk (Source: 3 cups milk); 1 cup heavy cream (Source: 1 cup heavy cream); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 teaspoon onion powder (Source: 1 teaspoon onion powder); 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (Source: 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon ground yellow mustard (Source: 1/2 teaspoon ground yellow mustard); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste); 2 cup Shredded Cheese (( ref note 1)) (Source: 2 cup Shredded Cheese (( ref note 1)))

Baked Tuna Pasta is made with Fusili Pasta, 6 ounce can water-packed tuna, and milk.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanFishPrep: 16–30 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Fish
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Save the cooking water

Reserve the cooking water at the step specified, before it is needed for the sauce.

2. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

3. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

Fusili Pasta

In the method: Cook pasta as per package instructions.

6 ounce can water-packed tuna

In the method: Boil water in a big pot, season generously with salt.

milk

In the method: Slowly add half of the milk to the skillet while stirring the mixture continuosly with the other hand.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Bake casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through and the edges start to set.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven, pot, and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Reserve the cooking water at the step specified, before it is needed for the sauce.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until heated through and the edges start to set.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Additional recipe notes

I have used 1 cup cheddar and 1 cup mozzarella. You can also use 2 cups mozzarella.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: theflavoursofkitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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