Perfect Tuna Mornay
- 250 g macaroni style pasta (penne, rigatoni, bow ties..etc.)
- 1/2 onion, chopped finely.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons cornflour
- cayenne pepper
- 500 -750 ml milk
- 200 g cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 (400 g) can tuna in brine or (400 g) can tuna in water, drained and flaked.
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 - 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of prepared dried breadcrumbs
- Boil water and cook pasta according to packet instructions.
- Add chopped onion to pasta water while pasta cooks.
- Drain well.
- Melt butter over a low heat.
- Add flour and whisk to form a roux off the heat.
- Season well with salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Return to heat and add milk gradually, stirring all the time until white sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Add cheese cubes and stir till they melt.
- Add tuna, peas, corn and lemon juice and combine.
- Set aside.
- In a casserole dish place pasta and white sauce mixture.
- Stir to mix gently, making sure the pasta is well coated.
- Top the casserole with most of the grated cheese, then add the breadcrumbs, cover breadcrumbs with remaining cheese.
- Season well once again.
- Bake casserole at 200 C for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Voila.
macaroni style pasta, onion, butter, cornflour, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen peas, frozen corn kernels, lemon juice, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-tuna-mornay-82204 (may not work)