creamy tuna pasta

Indulge in this creamy tuna pasta, a comfort food classic packed with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. With tender egg noodles, savory tuna, and a rich cream cheese sauce, it's a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 oz egg noodles
10 oz canned tuna in water drained
8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
0.5 cup frozen peas thawed
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk, continuing to stir to avoid lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Add drained tuna, peas, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine the cooked noodles with the tuna sauce, tossing until evenly coated. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

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