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Savory
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
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.
