Name: Potato Gem Topped Tuna Bake recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400g spiral pasta; 1 tbs oil; 30g butter; 1 brown onion, finely diced; 3 tbs plain flour; 3 cups milk; 1 cup grated tasty cheese, plus extra; 425g tin tuna in oil, drained; 500g potato gems; A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 04/17/2020

Transform a traditional family tuna pasta bake and take it to the next level by adding a crispy potato gem topping. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

400g spiral pasta
1 tbs oil
30g butter
1 brown onion, finely diced
3 tbs plain flour
3 cups milk
1 cup grated tasty cheese, plus extra
425g tin tuna in oil, drained
500g potato gems
A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2

Preheat oven to 200C. Grease a large casserole dish.
Step 3

Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes until soft. Stir though flour and allow to cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Simmer for 2 - 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Season well with salt and pepper, then stir through cheese. Add tuna and cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
Step 4

Pour pasta mix into prepared casserole dish. Top with potato gems and sprinkle over a little extra cheese.
Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes or until potato gems are golden and crispy.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Enjoy with a side salad.

You can replace the cup of milk with a cup of cream for an indulgent dish.

You can prepare this dish ahead and keep it in the fridge. Once you’re ready to bake, add an extra 10 - 20 minutes to the cooking time to ensure the pasta is hot all the way through.

This recipe was created and photographed by Greer Worsley for Australia's Best Recipes.