Cheesy Tuna, Zucchini and Spinach Pasta

By sarah_carroll

Ingredients

• 400 g penne
• 20 unsalted butter, softened
• 2 T plain flour
• 1 c light milk
• 120 g grated mature cheddar
• 1 large zucchini, coarsely grated
• 100 g baby spinach leaves
• 185 g can tuna in oil, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Cooke penne in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain then plaec in a large, shallow baking dish.
Meanwhile, make cheese sauce. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking to remove lumps. cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until sauce has thickened. Stir in half the cheese. Season.
Preheat the grill to high. Stir cheese sauce into pasta, along with the zucchini and spinach and mix together to wilt the spinach. Gently mix the tuna. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place under the hot grill for 5 minutes, until piping hot and the cheese is turning golden.