Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) Penne or Rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cans (5 oz/140g each) Chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup (150g) Frozen peas
  • 1 cup (160g) Canned sweetcorn, drained
  • 3 tbsp (42g) Unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp (25g) All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (480ml) Whole milk, warmed
  • 1 tsp (5g) Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) Salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) Black pepper
  • 1 cup (115g) Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (115g) Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup (60g) Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Melted butter
  • 1 tsp (1g) Dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside without rinsing.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Slowly pour in the warmed milk, whisking constantly to eliminate lumps. Simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the shredded Cheddar until the sauce is a smooth, glossy emulsion.
  5. Fold in the drained tuna, peas, and sweetcorn, stirring gently to maintain tuna chunks.
  6. Pour the cooked pasta into a 9x13 inch baking dish and fold in the creamy sauce until every noodle is enveloped.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix Panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and oregano in a small bowl.
  8. Layer the Mozzarella over the pasta, then sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs on top.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.