Tuna Macaroni Casserole

• 7 oz macaroni
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cans (7 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 6 None green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• None None Mixed green salad, to serve

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Lightly spray four 1 1/2 cup ovenproof dishes with no-stick cooking spray. Place dishes on a baking pan. Set aside.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the celery and pepper; cook, covered, stirring frequently, for 5 mins or until softened. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 min. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Cook for 1 min. Remove from heat.
4. Add sauce to the pasta with along the tuna, 2/3 cup of the cheese, onions, 2 tbsp of the parsley, lemon peel and juice, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared dishes; sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
5. Bake for 15 mins or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 5 mins. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp parsley. Serve with salad.

macaroni, butter, celery, red pepper, flour, milk, tuna, cheddar cheese, green onions, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, green salad

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