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individual creamy tuna pasta bakes

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HEMET, CA
Updated on Apr 20, 2011

You can't go past a creamy tuna bake to hit the spot. We've used low-fat ingredients and heaps of fresh vegetables

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6 ( 8 point value)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 x 3 second spray(s) oil spray
  • 1 tablespoon weight watchers canola spread
  • 4 - spring onion, raw, ends trimmed, halved, finely sliced
  • 1 medium carrot(s), halved, thinly sliced on diagonal
  • 1 small zucchini, halved, thinly sliced on diagonal
  • 1 - fresh corn, cob
  • tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 4 tablespoons weight watchers , sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cans tuna canned in springwater, drained, (95g each)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 package boiled pasta, (macaroni), cooked al dente
  • 2 bunches broccolini, ends trimmed

How To Make individual creamy tuna pasta bakes

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 180C. Spray 6 x 1 1/4 cup capacity ramekins and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add carrots, zucchini, corn and 1 tsp thyme. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables have slightly softened.
  • Step 3
    Stir through tuna, parsley and macaroni and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile melt spread in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook stirring for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring for 3-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 3 tbs parmesan and sour cream and cook for a further minute. Pour sauce through tuna mixture and stir well to combine.
  • Step 5
    Spoon tuna mixture into prepared ramekins, then sprinkle with remaining parmesan and thyme leaves and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
  • Step 6
    Serve with steamed brocollini.
  • Step 7
    Notes Any leftovers can be covered in plastic and refrigerated for 1-2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
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