Perfect Tuna Mornay

Sassy Syrah's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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 1 (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

Directions:

1. Boil water and cook pasta according to packet instructions.
2. Add chopped onion to pasta water while pasta cooks.
3. Drain well.
4. Melt butter over a low heat.
5. Add flour and whisk to form a roux off the heat.
6. Season well with salt, pepper and cayenne.
7. Return to heat and add milk gradually, stirring all the time until white sauce thickens.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Add cheese cubes and stir till they melt.
10. Add tuna, peas, corn and lemon juice and combine.
11. Set aside.
12. In a casserole dish place pasta and white sauce mixture.
13. Stir to mix gently, making sure the pasta is well coated.
14. Top the casserole with most of the grated cheese, then add the breadcrumbs, cover breadcrumbs with remaining cheese.
15. Season well once again.
16. Bake casserole at 200 C for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
17. Voila.

Reviews

[cookingpompom]

A great recipe, easy, tasty and fast! We loved the crushed chips on the top (a good way to use the small chips no-one wants to eat). We are a family of 6 and it made 8 generous serves. I served it with steamed broccoli and garlic bread - go the carbs!!!! Thanks for posting Sassy Syrah.

[Jamie Oliver wannabe]

This was really tasty! That little sprinkle of cayenne pepper made this meal. I didn't change a bit of this, it was cooked to perfection and loved by the whole family (kids aged 7 &5). Thanks, will definitely make again.

[Chef #516010]

my favourite chips for my tuna mornay are cheese twisties taste's extra good. give it a try sometime.