Tuna & Basil Pesto Pasta Bake

Step 1

In a large pan of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta to your liking

Step 2

Add the peas for the last 2 minutes of cooking time

Step 3

Drain well, then return to the hot pan and mix together with tuna, Sacla’ Pesto and onion

Step 4

While pasta is cooking, make a start on the cheese sauce.

Step 5

Tip the flour, butter and milk into a large saucepan

Step 6

Place over a medium heat and stir continuously with a whisk until the butter has melted and the sauce starts to bubble

Step 7

At this point lower the heat right down and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and stir in most of the cheddar, keeping some back for the topping

Step 9

The sauce needs to be the consistency of double cream, so add a little more milk if needed

Step 10

Gently stir the sauce into the pasta mixture, tip into a large ovenproof dish and scatter the remaining cheddar and Parmesan on top

Step 11

Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden and bubbling