Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
Estimated $4.12 recipe · $2.06 per serving (US / USD)
Comforting pasta bake with tuna, sweetcorn, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
The recipe
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
Comforting pasta bake with tuna, sweetcorn, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
- 180g pasta
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 100g sweetcorn
- 200ml milk
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 50g cheddar, grated
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$4.12 for 2 servings · $2.06 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g pastaPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 180g | $0.40 |
| 2 cans tuna, drainedPlanning assumption · $1.20 / 113 g · Assumes 113 g per can (drained where applicable) | $2.40 |
| 100g sweetcornPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 340 g · Uses 100g | $0.44 |
| 200ml milkRetail benchmark · $2.68 / 3785 ml · Retail reference · Uses 200ml | $0.14 |
| 1 tbsp flourRetail benchmark · $1.97 / 2268 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 8g | $0.01 |
| 1 tbsp butterRetail benchmark · $3.06 / 454 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 14.2g | $0.10 |
| 50g cheddar, gratedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 50g | $0.44 |
| 2 tbsp breadcrumbsPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 6g | $0.11 |
| Salt and pepperPlanning assumption · $0.08 / 1 portion · Unspecified amount: assumes 1 portion | $0.08 |
| Estimated total | $4.12 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water for 2 min less than the packet says. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to form a paste. Cook 1 min.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens — about 4–5 min. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the drained tuna, sweetcorn, and half the cheese. Add the pasta and mix well.
- Tip into an ovenproof dish. Scatter the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake 20–25 min until golden and bubbling on top. Leave to stand 3–5 min before serving.
Recipe notes
Add a handful of frozen peas or spinach to sneak in extra greens.
Estimated nutrition per serving
640 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.