The Walking Dead: Carol’s Baked Pasta
I cannot believe we’re finally here! It’s the end of season 5 of AMC’s The Walking Dead. I’m so excited to see what happens and who survives. As a bit of celebratory evening, I’ve decided to whip up Carol’s oh-so sorry baked pasta that she made for Deanna Monroe in the last episode. This was a bit of a tricky one since dairy is a difficult ingredient to get since we are in the zombie apocalypse. but it’s still a cool idea for those holding a party for tonight’s series finale.
Also, how badass is Funko Carol? This is the limited edition blood splattered Carol from Hot Topic. I’ll admit I’m a bit disappointed that I couldn’t find a Carol in her floral cardigan but this will have to do.
I’d imagine spam would be a great substitute and an ingredient Alexandria would have on hand. I’ve decided to stick to tuna since that is what Carol used in the show. Cheese might be a bit more difficult to find so cheap parmesan from the shop would be quite appropriate for this dish.
The Walking Dead: Carol's Baked Pasta
Carol's "I'm Truly Sorry About Your Loss" Baked Tuna Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp - vegetable shortening or butter
- 1/4 cup - all purpose flour
- 2 cups - milk powdered milk will work, we are in an apocalypse after all!
- 1/4 cup - cheese I used grated parmesan.
- 8 oz - dried pasta
- 6 oz - canned tuna
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Once the water comes up to a boil, add your pasta and cook until the pasta softens but still has a bite to it. It will continue to cook in the oven. Drain and set aside.
- In another pot, melt your butter or shortening. Add your flour and whisk to combine.
- Add your melt in three additions. Whisk in between each addition to prevent lumps.
- Keep whisking on medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of your spoon. This will take around 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add your cheese. Whisk to combine.
- Toss your pasta in the cheese mixture along with the tuna. Pour the pasta into an ovenproof pan and bake.
- Bake in the oven until cooked through. This will only take about 5-8 minutes in an 400F oven. You can add more cheese on top or even breadcrumbs.
- Now leave it on Deanna Monroe's doorstep with a sincere letter or apology for the loss of his son and you're done!
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