Name: Tuna and macaroni mornay
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 gram macaroni; 60 gram butter; 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour; 2 1/2 cup (625ml) milk; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces; 3/4 cup (90g) grated cheddar; pinch of grated nutmeg; 425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked; 200 gram salad greens, to serve

Tuna and macaroni mornay

This quick and simple family meal will soon become a new family favourite. Deliciously cheesy tuna and macaroni mornay is laced with a creamy white sauce, then baked until golden.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

250 gram macaroni

60 gram butter

1/4 cup (35g) plain flour

2 1/2 cup (625ml) milk

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces

3/4 cup (90g) grated cheddar

pinch of grated nutmeg

425 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked

200 gram salad greens, to serve

Method

Tuna and macaroni momay

1.Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain. While pasta is cooking, blanch asparagus in same pot, 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

2.Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, until mixture just starts to change colour.

3.Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth and combined. Cook sauce, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in asparagus and 1/2 cup of cheese. Add nutmeg and season to taste.

4.Preheat grill on medium. Add macaroni and tuna to sauce and stir to combine. Pour into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill, 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden. Serve with salad, if you like.

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