Perfect Tuna Mornay Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

250 g macaroni style pasta ( penne , rigatoni , bow ties.. etc.)
1/2 onion, chopped finely.
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp cornflour
cayenne pepper
500 -750 ml milk
200 g cheddar cheese, cubed
1 (400 g) can tuna in brine
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 -1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of prepared dried breadcrumbs

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	758.72 Kcal (3177 kJ)
Calories from fat	440.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.97g	75%
Cholesterol	132.7mg	44%
Sodium	1010.06mg	42%
Potassium	489.77mg	10%
Total Carbs	46.98g	16%
Sugars	12.58g	50%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	10%
Protein	32.46g	65%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	878mg	88%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.36 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.9g	75%
Cholesterol	32.25mg	44%
Sodium	245.44mg	42%
Potassium	119.01mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.42g	16%
Sugars	3.06g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	10%
Protein	7.89g	65%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	213.3mg	88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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