Stovetop Tuna Mac and Cheese
A quick and easy kid-friendly pasta recipe, this Stovetop Tuna Mac and Cheese is sure to be a family favorite weeknight dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 541kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta or pasta of choice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup green peas fresh or frozen
- 1 can albacore tuna in olive oil drained
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce in a medium saucepot by melting the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook until flour dissolves into the butter, about 60 seconds, whisking frequently.
- Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, whisking occasionally.
- Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat.
- Drain pasta and return to large pot. Pour in the cheese sauce and stir until pasta is evenly coated.
- Stir the peas into the pasta as well as the tuna and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Divide between four bowls to serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31.5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 793mg | Fiber: 6.8g | Sugar: 5.3g