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Creamy Tuna Mornay Cheesy Pasta Bake

Tuna Mornay Pasta Bake is a classic comfort dish, enchanting the taste buds with a delightful mixture of cheesy pasta, creamy sauce and flaky tuna. This dish is excellent for simple family dinners or even weekend gatherings. Served hot and bubbling from the oven, this dish is sure to become a heartwarming favorite.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 250 g pasta (macaroni or your choice) Added to
  • 425 g canned tuna in oil, drained and flaked Added to
  • 2 cups milk Added to
  • 14 Cup butter Added to
  • 14 Cup all-purpose flour Added to
  • 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping Added to
  • 14 teaspoon ground nutmeg Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 12 Cup breadcrumbs Added to
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 14 Cup finely chopped parsley for garnish Added to
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Directions

45 min.
1. Step

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Step

Cook pasta according to its package instructions until al dente. When done, drain and set aside.

3. Step

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.

4. Step

Sprinkle flour over the butter mixture and stir well to form a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in milk.

5. Step

Keep stirring until the milk mixture comes to a boil and thickens into a sauce.

6. Step

Add cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.

7. Step

Remove the sauce from heat and mix in the flaked tuna.

8. Step

Combine the cooked pasta and tuna mixture. Ensure that every piece of pasta is coated with sauce.

9. Step

Transfer this to a baking dish, then sprinkle extra cheese and breadcrumbs on top.

10. Step

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

11. Step

Garnish with parsley before serving. Enjoy your Tuna Mornay Pasta Bake while hot!

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