Tuna And Macaroni Mornay

• 9 oz elbow macaroni
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 2/3 cups milk
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• None None Pinch of grated nutmeg
• 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked
• None None Salad greens, to serve

1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain. Add asparagus 2 mins before end of cooking time. Drain and return to pan.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 mins, until mixture just starts to brown.
3. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth and combined. Cook sauce, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Add nutmeg and season to taste.
4. Preheat the broiler. Add cheese sauce and tuna to macaroni mixture and stir to combine. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Broil for 5-10 mins, until cheese is melted and golden. Serve with salad.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, tuna, salad greens

Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/30721 (may not work)