Tuna mornay pasta bake

Everyday (NSW)
AMBER (ACT)

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 300g pasta (penne or spirals)
• 60g poly- or mono-unsaturated margarine
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 cups reduced fat milk
• 1 x 425g can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked
• 1 can mixed vegetables
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cups grated reduced fat cheddar cheese

 Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions, then drain.
3. For the white sauce:
   

   *melt Ÿthe margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
   *add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
   *remove from heat when it starts to foam.
   *gradually add the milk and place over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (approx. 5 mins).
   *reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add the white sauce, tuna and mixed vegetables to the pasta and stir until well combined.
5. Spoon into a 2L (8-cup) capacity ovenproof dish.
6. Combine the breadcrumbs and cheddar in a bowl and sprinkle over the pasta mixture.
7. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until golden.