Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas
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.8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
- 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.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, whisking occasionally.1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat.1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 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.1/2 cup green peas, 1 can albacore tuna in olive oil
- 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
