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Perfect Tuna Mornay

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.

Steps

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.

Ingredients

pasta, onion, butter, cornflour, cayenne pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, tuna in brine, frozen peas, frozen corn kernels, lemon juice, dried breadcrumbs