Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Cuisine
- American
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)
Steps
- 1
Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- 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.
- 3
Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a low boil, whisking occasionally.
- 4
Add in the shredded cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat.
- 5
Drain pasta and return to large pot. Pour in the cheese sauce and stir until pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Stir the peas into the pasta as well as the tuna and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Divide between four bowls to serve.
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