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Ingredients

6 portion(s)

Tuna pasta bake

  • 50 g corn flakes
  • 250 g Colby or Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 250 g Pasta (GF, Rice, Corn, Organic or Regular), shells or spirals work well
  • 1 brown onion, Peeled & quartered
  • 1 cloves garlic, Peeled
  • 30 g coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon TM Veggie Stock
  • 400 g tomatos, fresh or canned (chopped)
  • 1 zucchini, quartered
  • 4 leaves spinach or kale, de-stemed
  • 425 g tuna in olive oil or springwater
  • 150 g corn niblets, Fresh or Frozen Corn
  • salt & pepper
  • paprika
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  • 6
    40min
    Preparation 13min
    Baking/Cooking
  • 7
    easy
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      If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
      For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
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Recipe's preparation

  1. Preheat Oven 180 Degrees

    Place pasta into a Thermoserver and pour freshly boiled water onto pasta and place the lid on. Allow to sit while preparing the other ingredients.

     

  2. Grind Corn Flakes 3 seconds / speed 8. Set Aside

  3. Roughly chop the Cheese 6 seconds/ speed 9.

    Set Aside

  4. Place onion and garlic into TM and chop 3 Seconds / Speed 7.

    Add Oil and Saute 2minutes / 90 Degrees / Speed 1

  5. Add zucchini, spinach & blitz for 5 Seconds / Speed 6

  6. Add the can of chopped tomatoes (or fresh ones chopped), corn niblets and vegetable stock and mix on Reverse Counter-clockwise operation speed 2 / 5 seconds

  7. Drain the Pasta and pour it into the baking tray. Use a fork the roughly break down the Tuna Chunks so they are fairly even and pour the contents into the tray with the Pasta.

  8. Place the oil/onion/vegetable mixture in with the tuna and pasta, and finally 1/2 of the grated cheese as well. Mix it all together with a large spoon so that the contents are evenly distributed.

  9. Mix the remainding Cheese with the Corn Flake Crumbs together and spred on top of the Tuna Pasta. Sprinkle with Paprika (optional).

  10. Bake in the oven at 180 Degrees for 15 Minutes

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Tip

 

* You can use the pasta of your choice, I prefer Gluten Free, Spelt Pasta or Wholemeal.

* Feel free to substitute chicken for tuna or peas for both or either of the green vegetables.

* I always make double this recipe as I have a large family and a large Bessimer deep dish. To do this, simply prep all ingredients as necessary, remembering to do the cheese in a few batches so as to not overload your machine. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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  • No problem. Just use your

    Submitted by Natalicious on 17. August 2016 - 02:56.

    No problem. Just use your favourite cooking oil instead. Some coconut oils have a defined taste so I use good quality organic cold pressed coconut oil. Thanks for your comment tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Thought this was Nice however

    Submitted by Donna81 on 21. July 2016 - 20:50.

    Thought this was Nice

    however personal choice I didn't like the taste of the coconut in the dish and think it would be better with just olive oil, which I will try next time.

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  • yummm!! my kids asked for

    Submitted by mandy334 on 28. March 2016 - 22:39.

    yummm!! my kids asked for seconds...even the fussy one! def make again tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Thanks for taking the time to

    Submitted by Natalicious on 29. January 2016 - 19:04.

    Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm so happy it's also one of your favourites. It's often the meal I know I can make alot of food with and the ingredients aren't too difficult to have on hand!

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  • Most definitely you could

    Submitted by Natalicious on 29. January 2016 - 19:03.

    Most definitely you could freeze this. Especially good if you do make the double batch!

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  • Could you freeze this?

    Submitted by bos287 on 3. January 2016 - 09:36.

    Could you freeze this?

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  • This is definitely one of my

    Submitted by Glazelle on 13. October 2015 - 21:20.

    This is definitely one of my favourites.  I've made it numerous times.  Thanks for sharing!  Big Smile

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  • yummo! made with tonight with

    Submitted by Jenpal on 17. August 2015 - 18:57.

    yummo!

    made with tonight with fresh tomato and it was Yummy. Kids loved it and I loved it.

     

     

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  • I always used canned

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 14:51.

    I always used canned (chopped) tomatoes but you can certainly use fresh ones. I have tweaked this recipe today so you are welcome to try the new easier version if you like tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • I've tweaked the recipe so

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 14:49.

    I've tweaked the recipe so there are now 4 leaves of spinach or kale. It is just the actual leaf of a silverbeet or a kale stalk with the leaf. I tend to just remove the stem altogether. You can also substitute with baby spinach leaves or any green vegetable you like tmrc_emoticons.)

    Sorry about the delay in response. I had actually no idea anybody had tried my recipe at all!

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  • Great ideas. I love how you

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 14:42.

    Great ideas. I love how you can substitue so many other things with this recipe and change the flavour! Leek and mushrooms would be really nice. I must try this!

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  • Nice one! You substituted

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 14:36.

    Nice one! You substituted really well tmrc_emoticons.)

    I took your advice and reduced the vege stock and tweaked the whole recipe a bit. I have even noted doubling this recipe to help you get more out of making this dish. It's one of our favourites too! Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • This idea is perfect for

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 13:46.

    This idea is perfect for those who prefer Chicken over Tuna. Thanks for your great tip!

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  • You're welcome. It's a little

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 13:45.

    You're welcome. It's a little bit better now too tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Great! I have tweaked the

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 13:44.

    Great! I have tweaked the recipe a little which is even easier. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Thankyou!I actually had no

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 13:43.

    Thankyou!I actually had no idea any of these comments were here. I have tweaked the recipe and mentioned in the TIPS doing it as a 'double-batch' which is great for large families etc.

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  • Thankyou!I actually had no

    Submitted by Natalicious on 13. May 2015 - 13:43.

    Thankyou!I actually had no idea any of these comments were here. I have tweaked the recipe and mentioned in the TIPS doing it as a 'double-batch' which is great for large families etc.

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  • Made this last night and it

    Submitted by Tim and Chan on 7. May 2015 - 15:33.

    Made this last night and it was amazing! I added peas to mine instead of the zucchini and spinach! The whole family loved it and the leftovers were enjoyed today for lunch! Will definitely be doing this one again tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Really nice recipe. Thank you

    Submitted by Clarelogan87 on 22. February 2015 - 23:12.

    Really nice recipe. Thank you

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  • Yes definitely sub out the

    Submitted by Flicjenkins on 26. November 2014 - 10:55.

    Yes definitely sub out the tuna with chicken! Maybe before you start prepping though you might want to steam it in the varoma for 20mins and then shred it with a fork?? Or ive never tried it before but you could possible shred it on a .5 sec turbo pulse?? 

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  • My husband and 5 kids, aged

    Submitted by ThermoMum - Jude Blake on 16. July 2014 - 19:49.

    My husband and 5 kids, aged 11 down to 2, absolutely demolished this tonight. Good one! I sprinkled two weet bix on top with the cheese because I couldn't be bothered with bread crumbs (so lazy I know, but I didn't have a clean bowl!) and used 300g of pasta shells and only about 200g of cheese. I think I'd lessen the TMX stock paste next time and maybe throw in some peas, too. 

    Jude. Independent Thermomix Consultant in Mornington. Find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThermoMum 

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  • Great recipe, thanks. I had

    Submitted by Kristevie on 9. July 2014 - 14:35.

    Great recipe, thanks. I had no zucchini or spinach so I added mushroom and leek and it was still very yummy. Family loved it. 

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  • Made this tonight & it was

    Submitted by Cassie71 on 19. May 2014 - 19:21.

    Made this tonight & it was yum! I made Italian breadcrumbs today (from EDC), so mixed these with cheese for the top layer...worked really well. I added a small tin of tomatoes where it says to add tomatoes, and that worked well.

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  • Just cooked this for dinner

    Submitted by Zayne on 7. March 2014 - 21:37.

    Just cooked this for dinner and it was fantastic! Went such a long way as well - easy, quick and healthy. I added  two average sized tomatoes as well as the paste. This is going on the weekly menu for sure.

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  • What does '1 leaf spinach'

    Submitted by hydey on 22. February 2014 - 21:38.

    What does '1 leaf spinach' mean please... 1 single spinach leaf? Or one bunch or one packet?

    margie

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  • In step 5 you mention adding

    Submitted by chezzlegf on 2. February 2014 - 19:16.

    In step 5 you mention adding tomatoes as well as tomato paste but you haven't got any tomatoes in the ingredient list, is it fresh tomatoes you are using or tinned?

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  • This is so delicious and the

    Submitted by rrgraham on 29. January 2014 - 12:03.

    This is so delicious and the top crust layer is so yummy.

    I will be making this regularly.

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  •  Absolutely Annett! I think

    Submitted by Natalicious on 21. November 2013 - 00:57.

     Absolutely Annett! I think it would work with chicken beautifully as well!

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  • I'm not a fan of tuna, do you

    Submitted by Annett on 31. October 2013 - 13:16.

    I'm not a fan of tuna, do you think I could make this substituting chicken? It sounds really tasty!

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