Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta (or pasta of choice); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); 1 can albacore tuna in olive oil (drained)

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Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Liz Della Croce

Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta (or pasta of choice)3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups whole milk1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)1 can albacore tuna in olive oil (drained)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, whisking occasionally.

Step 4

Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat.

Step 5

Drain pasta and return to large pot. Pour in the cheese sauce and stir until pasta is evenly coated.

Step 6

Stir the peas into the pasta as well as the tuna and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Divide between four bowls to serve.