This is a dish that is part of my childhood and it always brings me comfort. It can be served in separate dishes, spaghetti with tuna sauce, but I have always found that melted cheese makes it better. The casserole is excellent to make as meal prep or as homemade lunch the next day.

Feeds about 4

What you need

  • 2dl (7fl. oz) creme fraise
  • 1 can of tuna á 170g (6oz)
  • tomato paste
  • paprika powder
  • dried oregano and basil
  • spaghetti, pref tagiatelle
  • cheese, grated
  1. Preheat the oven to 225°C, around 437°F.
  2. Start by mixing the creme fraise and the tuna. then as about a tbsp of tomato paste. Mix it in before adding about a tsp each of paprika, basil, and oregano. When it is well mixed put it in the refrigerator while you cook the spaghetti.
  3. Cook the spaghetti according to the package. When al dente, drain the water.
  4. Put the cooked spaghetti in a casserole dish, covering the bottom. Remove the tuna sauce from the fridge and pour it on top of the spaghetti. Sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheese on top before placing the dish in the oven.
  5. It should only be in the oven for as long as it takes the cheese to melt and get some colour. Take it out of the oven and serve with salad.

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