Tuna and Pasta Bake
Preparation:
40
min
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Portions:
6
Ingredients
50g salt reduced butter
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 1⁄2 cups milk
240g (12 scoops) SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Neutral Flavour
1⁄2 cup grated tasty cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
250g spiral pasta, cooked
3 hard boiled eggs, shelled and quartered
425g can tuna in brine or water, drained
1⁄2 cup frozen peas
1⁄2 cup grated cheese, for topping
1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Recipe Steps
- 1. Pre heat oven to 180°C (360°F) conventional / 170°C (340°F) fan forced.
- 2. Grease a 30cm x 20cm baking dish.
- 3. Melt butter in a small saucepan, add flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 4. Gradually whisk in milk, return to heat and bring to the boil stirring continually until sauce thickens.
- 5. Stir in SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula and grated tasty cheese until melted and smooth.
- 6. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7. Arrange cooked pasta, egg, tuna and peas in to baking dish.
- 8. Pour over sauce and mix through.
- 9. Sprinkle with grated cheese and breadcrumbs and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
Nutritional information (approximate per serve)
| Energy | 2590 kJ |
| Protein | 43.4 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53.9 g |
| Sugars | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
HELPFUL TIPS
You can use canned salmon or meat instead of tuna.
This dish can be made in a large dish or individual ramekins.
For increased fibre, SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Plus Fibre can be used.
