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- Air Fryer Cheesy Tuna Pasta BakeA rich, creamy one-dish family meal packed with tender tuna, perfectly cooked pasta and a bubbling golden cheese topping—all made in the air fryer.Serves: 4–6🛒 Ingredients2 × 170 g cans tuna in brine or oil, drained500 g cooked penne or fusilli pasta1 large onion, diced1 red pepper, diced2 tbsp butter1 cup chicken stock250 ml fresh cream200 g cream cheese250 g grated mozzarella150 g grated cheddar2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio Spice1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium SpiceFresh parsley, chopped---👨🍳 Method1. Build the Flavour BasePlace the butter, onion and red pepper into an oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer.Sprinkle over:2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio SpiceAir fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until the onions have softened.2. Prepare the SauceAdd:1 cup chicken stock250 ml fresh cream200 g cream cheeseStir until smooth.Air fry at 180°C for 5 minutes, stirring once.3. Add the TunaFold the drained tuna gently into the creamy sauce.Cook for 3–4 minutes, just until heated through.4. Add the PastaStir the cooked pasta into the sauce.Sprinkle over:1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium SpiceMix until everything is evenly coated.Fold through half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese.5. FinishSprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden.6. ServeSprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.---🔥 BlixSam TipFold the tuna in gently and avoid over-stirring. This keeps the tuna in delicious chunks while the creamy cheese sauce stays rich and velvety.🛒 Shop BlixSam Productshttps://blixsam.co.za/shop-now/It's BlixSam's Lekker! 😄