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What to make with tinned tuna?

A tin of tuna and a few cupboard staples can make dinner in minutes. These ideas go well beyond a sandwich.

Tuna pasta bakeTuna & potato fishcakes

1. Tuna pasta bake

⏲ 35 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Boil the pasta for 8 minutes and drain.
  2. Mix with the tuna, sweetcorn and tomatoes and season.
  3. Tip into a dish and scatter over the cheese.
  4. Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20 minutes until bubbling.

2. Tuna & potato fishcakes

⏲ 30 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Boil and mash the potatoes, then cool slightly.
  2. Mix in the tuna, spring onions and seasoning.
  3. Shape into 8 cakes, dip in the beaten egg, then the crumbs.
  4. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

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