TUNA AND RIGATONI BAKE

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I often make this when both my sons have friends staying over for the weekend I like to make something in advance that I can pop in the oven ,it has to be filling as these young boys have hollow legs. I serve this with some grilled tomatoes drizzled with a little balsmaic vinegar.and lots of crusty Italian bread.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed with a litle salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with herbs
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 (14 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
2 ounces butter
2 ounces flour
1 pint milk
3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
fresh thyme (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 15 minutes until"al dente".
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a large pan,add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes til soft.
  • Stir in remaining tuna sauce ingredients,and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened stirring occasionly.
  • For the cheese sauce melt butter in a pan,add flour and cook for 1 minute,stirring all the time.
  • Gradually stir in the milk,bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for a minute stirring all the time.
  • Stir in 2 ozs of parmesan.
  • and remove from heat.
  • Layer 1/3 of the pasta in a 3 pt ovenproof dish (lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.) spoon a 1/3 of the tuna sauce over and then a layer of the cheese sauce.
  • Continue layering sauces andpasta,finishing with cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle with the remaiing Parmesan and bake in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Sprinkle with a little fresh thyme and serve hot.

Kaylee Tucker
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I'm willing to try this recipe. It sounds interesting.


Malcolm Zimmerman
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I'm going to try this recipe with whole wheat pasta. I'm trying to eat healthier.


Tasha Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two in my pantry.


Hudson
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I'm a vegetarian, so I'm not sure if this recipe is for me. But it sounds delicious!


Charlie Cook
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I'm not sure how this recipe is going to turn out. I've never cooked with tuna before.


Aman Ray
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I've never made tuna and rigatoni bake before. I'm excited to try it!


Tina Booth
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Taufiq Hidayat
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This recipe sounds interesting. I'll have to give it a try.


Armaniarhoman Lamia
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of tuna.


Raj kmar Das
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Morleny Sheriff
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


RAiSTAR Ansari
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Olivia Larson Staples
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of pasta or vegetables that you like.


Sharon Adams
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Denis Leclerc
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese.


Jaylen Ellis
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


ariyan prince
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very affordable meal.


Miharidba Ridakidba
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish was surprisingly good. The combination of flavors was perfect.


Next Id
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my guests! The tuna and rigatoni were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


EXPALANTUS LISI
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This tuna and rigatoni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish! My family loved it.


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