How To Make Tuna Balls with Pea & Sweetcorn Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup canned sweetcorn
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the tuna balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
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In the meantime, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the frozen peas and sweetcorn to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and vegetables.
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In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta, peas, and sweetcorn to the saucepan with the creamy sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
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Serve the tuna balls on top of the creamy pea and sweetcorn pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 170mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 34g
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