Crunchy Tuna Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a delicious crunch! This Crunchy Tuna Mac & Cheese combines tender Del Monte Elbow Macaroni, tuna flakes, and melted cheese in a rich, creamy tomato sauce made with Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce. Finished with crispy breadcrumbs, nori, and furikake, it’s a tasty twist on a family favorite!

Recipe Details

Category Pasta and Noodles

Preparation Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 15 mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp white onion, chopped
2 cans tuna flakes in oil (184g), drained
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup melting cheese, grated
1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce (250g)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper, ground
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 pack DEL MONTE Elbow Macaroni (200g), cooked
1 Tbsp nori
1/2 Tbsp furikake

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board, Measuring Cups, Pot, Grater, Measuring Spoons, Spatula, Knife, Pan, Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Boiling, Chopping, Sautéing, Simmering

Directions

1.

In a pot, sauté onion in oil until aromatic for 2 minutes. Add canned tuna and sauté for 2 minutes.
2.

Add evaporated milk, melting cheese, DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce, cornstarch, butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
3.

In a pan, melt butter and add the bread crumbs. Stir until well coated. Set aside.
4.

Pour the sauce over cooked DEL MONTE Elbow Macaroni.
5.

Garnish with bread crumbs, nori, and furikake on top.