One-Pot Tuna and Mac

2 1/2cups (625 mL) water
2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes (or 1 tbsp/15 mL bouillon powder)
2cups (500 mL) small pasta shells (or elbows or other small pasta shape
1cup (250 mL) milk
2cups (500 mL) fresh, frozen or canned green beans, peas or broccoli, cut into 1/2 in. (1 cm) pieces
1/4tsp (1 mL) black pepper
1 1/2cups (375 mL) cheddar cheese, shredded
184g can chunk tuna, drained


1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and bouillon cubes or powder to a boil over high heat. Add the uncooked pasta and bring back to a boil, stirring. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add the milk, veggies and pepper and continue to cook, partially covered, for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add the cheese and tuna and stir just until the cheese is melted.