Creamy Tuna & Pea Skillet Pasta

Creamy Tuna & Pea Skillet Pasta ingredients

• 8 oz medium egg noodles
• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping, optional)

Watch how to make Creamy Tuna & Pea Skillet Pasta

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Creamy Tuna & Pea Skillet Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 8 ounces of medium egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 7-9 minutes. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3. Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a light roux.
4. Gradually whisk in 1.5 cups of whole milk and 0.5 cup of chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper into the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Gently fold in the 2 cans of drained tuna and 1 cup of frozen peas into the sauce. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the peas to heat through and the flavors to meld.
7. Add the cooked and drained egg noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated in the creamy tuna sauce.
8. If desired, stir in 0.5 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated. For an optional crunchy topping, lightly toast 0.25 cup of crushed crackers or breadcrumbs in a separate small dry pan for a few minutes until golden.
9. Serve the creamy tuna skillet pasta immediately, garnished with the toasted crumbs if using, for a quick and comforting dinner.

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