Tuna Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich, this Tuna Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy to make dinner recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1, 7 oz can albacore tuna (drained and flaked)
Directions
- 1
Boil the pasta in heavily salted water in a 2-quart saucepan according to the package directions.
- 2
Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- 3
Heat the empty saucepan over low heat. Add the butter and cream cheese and melt for 1 minute, stirring frequently, or until the butter is melted and starting to foam. Note: it's ok if the butter and cream cheese look separated. They will melt together completely in the next step.
- 4
Add the cheddar cheese, milk, and salt to the pan. Increase the temperature to medium-low and let the mixture come to a simmer, stirring the mixture as it cooks. Simmer the sauce for 5-6 minutes, continuing to stir every 15-30 seconds or so, or until the sauce is thickened and creamy. Note: you want the sauce to simmer lightly, but not boil or burn. If it starts to boil turn the heat back down to low.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gently fold in the cooked pasta and flaked tuna until combined. Serve hot!