Macarena Tuna Melt Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 180 g dry pasta (penne or elbow)
• 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) canned tuna (drained)
• 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 3/4 cup (75 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 cup (25 g) panko breadcrumbs(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Cook pasta in salted water until just tender, then drain.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cheddar until creamy.

3. 3

   Toss drained pasta with the tuna mixture and transfer to a small baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar over top; if using, mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle on top.

4. 4

   Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Rest 2 minutes before serving.