Tuna And Vegetable Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 g penne pasta, cooked
425 g tuna in water, drained
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon low sodium chicken stock powder
1 (325 g) can corn kernels, drained
2 cups broccoli florets
425 g diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper
2 cups white sauce
1 cup grated cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a non stick fry pan.
Saute the onion, carrot and celery until onion is opaque.
Add in the basil, oregano and pepepr and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and cook one minute.
Add the can of diced tomatoes and stock powder, stir well.
Half fill the can of tomatoes with water and add to the pan.
Cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Throw in the corn, tuna and broccoli and mix in the cooked pasta.
Transfer to a baking dish, evenly pour over the white sauce and top with grated cheese.
Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes until cheese is nice and golden brown.