Name: Creamy Tuna and Shells with Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Pasta 3 cups Shell; Cheese 8 oz; Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp; Milk ½ cup; Can of tuna 3 (15 oz); Salt; Black pepper

Ingredients

3 cups Shell Pasta
uncooked (e.g. macaroni or similar sized pasta)
8 oz Cheese
shredded processed American cheese
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
grated
½ cup Milk
3 (15 oz) Can of tuna
white tuna in water, drained and flaked
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste

Creamy Tuna and Shells with Cheese

Tuna and Shells With Cheese is a super simple, yet super tasty pasta dish that will have your kids crying out for seconds. The recipe as it is written is quite plain, but you can add extra herbs or vegetables like peas or spinach for some added color. Sometimes I like to bake the pasta, sauce and tuna mixture in in the oven, topped with buttered breadcrumbs or fried onions. Bake for about 20-25 minutes at 350 °F until the sauce is hot and bubbling around the edges.

To make the basic recipe, start by cooking the pasta. As the pasta cooks, make the sauce by combining the American and Parmesan cheeses with milk in a saucepan and cook it until the cheese melts. Mix in the hot cooked pasta shells and the flaked tuna and stir well. Serve with a nice green salad or some garlic bread if you are feeling extra hungry!

To make my Tuna and Shells With Cheese, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Creamy Tuna and Shells with Cheese

1	Cook the pasta	12
Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta shells.
2	Drain the pasta	1
Drain the pasta and rinse with warm water. Set to one side.
3	Combine cheeses	2
Place 8 ounces of shredded processed American cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese in a saucepan. Add ½ a cup of milk and while stirring, cook the sauce over medium heat until the cheese melts.
4	Add pasta and tuna	1
Add the cooked pasta shells and flaked tuna. Stir well until fully combined.
5	Season to taste	1
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6	Serve
Serve the tuna pasta with garlic bread and/or a fresh green salad on the side.

This Tuna and Shells With Cheese dish is super simple and cheesy. Please come back and leave a review if you make this and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your pasta photos on instagram!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!