PERFECT TUNA MORNAY
This is a dish we had a lot growing up. Mum would use potato chips for a crunchy topping, but I hardly ever have those in the house. It is relatively quick, and inexpensive and can be stretched even further with a green salad.
Provided by Sassy Syrah
Categories Savory Pies
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 147.9, Sodium 1075.5, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 64.6
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