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Creamy Tuna & Vegetable Pasta

Official MEDIA CREMA
Creamy Tuna & Vegetable Pasta
Level
Easy
Prep 
15 min
Cook 
20 min
Servings
Makes 4 servings

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Media Crema table cream with a blue label featuring strawberries, a bowl of macaroni, and cream.

Media Crema

7 oz. Can

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces medium shell dried pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup peas, fresh or thawed
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 can (7.6 ounces) NESTLÉ® Media Crema
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 can (5 ounces) chunk white or light tuna in water

MAKE IT

Step 1

Cook pasta according to manufacturer’s instructions. Drain pasta and set aside in a bowl and cover to retain some of the heat.

Step 2

Heat oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Then add onion and peppers; sauté 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent. Then add tomatoes, garlic, and peas; cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat, and set pan aside for use later.

Step 3

Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and whisk together for 1 minute, then add salt and pepper. Gradually add media crema, cheese, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Drain tuna and break apart into pieces.

Step 5

Bring sauté pan with vegetables back to medium-low heat; add pasta and warm through. Then add cream sauce and tuna and mix to combine.

Step 6

If desired, top with additional Parmesan prior to serving.

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