Tuna Protein Casserole

dinner high protein Sep 20, 2026

1 bag Vetta protein pasta 

1 large tub of cottage cheese 400g

1 medium onion

1 large can of tuna in springwater 425g

3 Tbsp plain flour

2 Tbsp butter

125ml light milk

225g garden peas

1/4 cup water

2 tspn chicken or vegetable stock powder

 

Crumb topping:

2 Tbsp butter

40g panko breadcrumbs

 

Chop onion. Cook until softened in the butter. Add flour. Whisk in milk. Add water and stock powder then cottage cheese. Cook on low stirring frequently until the cottage cheese has melted. Cook pasta. Mix pasta, sauce, tuna and peas and pour into casserole dish. Make crumb topping by mixing panko bread crumbs and butter then sprinkle over top. Cook at 180 degrees for about 25 minutes.

 

Makes 6 serves

502 Calories | 47.5g protein | 6.7g fibre