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1. To make the tuna balls, tip the tuna and its oil into a large bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Add the beaten egg and chives, then season with a pinch of salt and stir again until everything is well mixed.
2. Form into 12 balls the size of ping-pong balls, then chill until you're ready to cook.
3. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, dropping in the peas for the last couple of minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the balls for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until they're golden brown. Drain them on kitchen paper and keep warm.
4. Drain the pasta, return to the pan and add the corn. Heat gently for a minute, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve with ketchup.

517 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 52g, fat 26 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 2g, salt 1.78 g

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• Loustar14

  16 December 2007

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  This meal is quick, easy and perfect for kids. The tuna balls went down a storm and are also great on their own as nibbles at parties.

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• SMK

  12 February 2008

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  really wicked! loved it! It's quick and delicious. I never thought about using tuna in this way before, by making tuna balls. It worked for me and I have already recommended it to others.

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  31 July 2008

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  I made these into Burgers with a roll and ketchup kids loved them - even the one that doesnt like Tuna!

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• Angfen

  09 August 2008

  Angfen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Grat for kids... mine enjoyed making and eating them. When cooked taste like bread rolls, next time will add more breadcrumbs

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Ingredients

FOR THE TUNA BALLS

• 200g can tuna in oil
• 85g fresh breadcrumbs
• 50g cheddar , finely grated
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 2 tbsp sunflower or olive oil , for frying
• tomato ketchup , to serve

FOR THE PASTA

• 100g small pasta shapes
• a handful of frozen peas
• half a 418g can creamed-style corn

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Enough for 4 child portions

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Ready in 30-40 minutes

Freeze the tuna balls only

Ingredients

FOR THE TUNA BALLS

• 200g can tuna in oil
• 85g fresh breadcrumbs
• 50g cheddar , finely grated
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 2 tbsp sunflower or olive oil , for frying
• tomato ketchup , to serve

FOR THE PASTA

• 100g small pasta shapes
• a handful of frozen peas
• half a 418g can creamed-style corn

517 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 52g, fat 26 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 2g, salt 1.78 g

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