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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.
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The Cookstuff Hero's money-saving tip: Buy a multipack of tins when you see them on offer. They keep for ages and save you a last-minute takeaway.
1. Tuna pasta bake ⏲ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 4 ♻ Uses up leftovers
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Boil the pasta for 8 minutes and drain. Mix with the tuna, sweetcorn and tomatoes and season. Tip into a dish and scatter over the cheese. Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20 minutes until bubbling. 2. Tuna & potato fishcakes ⏲ 30 mins 🍽 Serves 4 ♻ Uses up leftovers
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Boil and mash the potatoes, then cool slightly. Mix in the tuna, spring onions and seasoning. Shape into 8 cakes, dip in the beaten egg, then the crumbs. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
The Cookstuff Hero says: using up what you already have is the easiest saving there is. Fewer top-up shops, less in the bin, and the whole family still gets fed well.
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