Classic Tuna Mornay Recipe

Name: Classic Tuna Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g short pasta; 40 g butter; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup cream; 2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional); salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup grated gruyere or 1 cup tasty cheese; 425 g tuna, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 30 g butter, melted; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

250 g short pasta
40 g butter
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup grated gruyere or 1 cup tasty cheese
425 g tuna, drained
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 cup breadcrumbs
30 g butter, melted
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside for later.
2
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C or 160u00b0C fan-forced. Lightly grease a 1.5 litre capacity dish.
3
Melt butter in a medium sized heavy based saucepan. Sprinkle over flour, whisk and cook for about 1 minute or until the flour has lost its raw smell and smells a bit nutty. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until slightly thickened.
4
Remove mixture from heat, add onion and quickly beat in the eggs, if using. Season with salt and white pepper and stir though the gruyere or tasty cheese, drained tuna, pasta, parsley, nutmeg and lemon juice.
5
Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and pour over melted butter. Sprinkle with the parmesan. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden.
6
Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
7
Note ~ I made ny own breadcrumbs by processing 3 slices day old bread, and then poured the melted butter in the processor for final processing to mix inches.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g short pasta, 40 g butter, 3 tablespoons plain flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Classic Tuna Mornay falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Classic Tuna Mornay

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