Best Tuna Balls With Pea Sweetcorn Pasta Recipes

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CREAMY TUNA PASTA BAKE



Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake image

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake - a classic meal that everyone loves - made with mostly store-cupboard ingredients!

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400 g (14 oz) rigatoni pasta
3 tbsp butter
1 onion (peeled and chopped finely)
40 g (1/3 cup) plain/all purpose flour
600 ml (2.5 cups) milk
250 g (2.5 packed cups) strong cheddar, grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
320 g (11 oz) canned tuna (albacore tuna if possible) (drained and flaked)
330 g (11.5 oz) canned sweetcorn (, drained)
150 g (1 cup) frozen petit pois
chopped parsley to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/350f.
  • Boil a large pan of water, add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan, add in the onion and cook on low for 6-8 minutes until the onions are very soft.
  • Turn up the heat to medium and stir in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, using a whisk to stir (just stir, don't whisk) it in.
  • Once all the milk is incorporated, continue to heat whilst stirring until the sauce thickens. Then stir in 2/3 of the cheese until melted. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and pour into a 20x30cm baking dish. Pour over the white sauce, then add the tuna, sweetcorn and petit pois.
  • Mix together, then sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins until the cheese is golden brown. Top with a sprinkling of parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 547 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA PEAS AND CORN



Creamy Tuna Casserole with Pasta Peas and Corn image

This is a more high end version of tuna noodle casserole. I sometimes add mushrooms too.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c fine breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 large onion diced
4 clove garlic minced
6 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 c milk
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 c heavy cream
16 oz box fusilli pasta
2 small can tuna drained
1 1/2 c each frozen peas and corn
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c freshly chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. mix the breadcrumb, parmesan cheese and melted butter together. Place in a pie pan and place in 300 degree oven to brown. Stirring a couple of times. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente drain reserving pasta water.
  • 3. Add butter to large saucepan. Stir in onions, and garlic cook until softened. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in the milk. Cook until thickened. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Cook until creamy adding pasta water if too thick. Stir in peas and corn. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in tuna and noodles adding more water if neccessary. Add lemon juice season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on the bottom or top of casserole when serving.

TUNA BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cake flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons corn meal
1 6-ounce can tuna (water drained)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Blend all ingredients and roll into quarter-sized balls. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool. Should be soft after cooling

TUNA BALL



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There's nothing fancy about the tuna ball, but it tastes great at parties and other get-togethers. Chopped pecans give this blend of tuna, cream cheese, and onion a light crunch. I love this appetizer with veggies, crackers ,and veggies.

Provided by Glenda Shane

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
¾ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, tuna, 1/2 of the pecans, and onion. Shape into a ball or loaf. Coat with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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