30-Minute Chaka-lekka Tuna Pasta

Weeknight dinner inspiration can be pretty hard to come by... But we're here with great news: this is the easiest feed-a-family pasta bake yet! With only 6 ingredients and a 30-minute cooking time, this cheesy tuna pasta is a dream! What's more - it packs some epic South African flavours with the addition of zingy chakalaka. This one-dish dinner is THE way to get the most out of your pantry staples!

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FULL RECIPE

Serves 4
Hands-on time: 5 minutes
Hands-off time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 tins (170g each) Lucky Star Light Meat Tuna Chunks in Water
1 tin (410g) Lucky Star Chakalaka Mild & Spicy
3 cups (300g) macaroni pasta
1 tin (455ml) vegetable stock
6 tbsp mayonnaise
1 cups grated cheddar cheese

Serving suggestion:
Salad

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C and lightly grease a large baking dish.

2. Empty out the contents of the Lucky Star Light Meat Tuna Chunks in Water and Lucky Star Chakalaka Mild & Spicy tins into the baking dish.

3. Add the macaroni pasta and 1 tin worth of vegetable stock and stir to distribute.*Chefs Tip: To make the vegetable stock add 1 tablespoon of stock powder into one chakalaka tin filled with hot water (about 455ml) and stir until dissolved.

4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.

5. Remove the dish from the oven. Stir through the mayonnaise and sprinkle over the cheese.

6. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

7. Serve the pasta with a fresh salad and ENJOY! *Chefs tip: Add thinly sliced apples to the salad for added Vitamin C.

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