Friday

Tuna Mac 'N' Cheese

Serves 4

250g dried macaroni pasta
2Tbs butter
1/4 cup plain flour
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 & 1/2 cups reduced fat milk
425g can tuna in springwater, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1 & 1/2 cups grated cheddar
steamed vegetables, to serve

  1. Preheat grill on high.  Grease a 5cm deep, 18cm square baking dis.
  2. Cook macaroni according to packet directions until tender.  Drain.  Return to the pan.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add flour and garlic.  Stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. 
  4. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in milk.  Return to heat.  Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from heat.
  5. Add tuna peas and 1 cup of cheese.  Stir until cheese melts.  Stir into the pasta.  Spoon mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  6. Grill for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is browned and melted.

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