31 October 2013

One-pot tuna pasta

When you need a quick meal with just what you have in the pantry, this one is excellent. 

Ingredients
2 cups pasta (if you're using small sized pasta, just use 1 1/2 cups)
1 heaped tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 can tuna with water
1/2 - 1 cup grated cheese (to taste)
Veggies of your choice (optional; peas, green onions and spinach are good options)
Seasoning of your choice

Melt the butter in your pot and add the milk and flour. Whisk briskly to get a smooth white sauce. Keep whisking until the sauce has thickened.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 min, stirring once in a while. If it becomes dry, add more water. If it is too runny after 10 min, take the lid off and simmer for 5 more minutes. 
Add the cheese and stir through. 
Put (or leave) the lid on, remove from the heat and let it sit for 5-10min. The pasta should be perfectly cooked now with a nice sauce. 

Enjoy!