Name: Tuna and macaroni mornay
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250 gram macaroni; 90 gram butter; 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour; 2 1/2 cup (625ml) milk; 3/4 cup (90g) grated cheddar; 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 cm pieces, blanched; pinch grated nutmeg; 425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked; green salad, to serve

Tuna and macaroni mornay

This quick and scrumptious tuna and macaroni mornay is laced with a creamy white sauce topped with a scattering of cheddar cheese and baked until golden. Serve with a fresh side salad.

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Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

250 gram macaroni

90 gram butter

1/4 cup (35g) plain flour

2 1/2 cup (625ml) milk

3/4 cup (90g) grated cheddar

1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 cm pieces, blanched

pinch grated nutmeg

425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked

green salad, to serve

Method

1.Cook macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain.

2.Meanwhile, melt 60g of butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in milk until smooth. Increase heat and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and asparagus. Add nutmeg and season to taste.

3.Toss through macaroni, tuna and remaining butter. Pour into a 6-cup gratin dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and place under a preheated grill for 5 minutes, until cheese melts and browns. Serve with salad.

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