Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake Recipe

Name: Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 (8 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked; 1 cup macaroni or 1 cup other small shell pasta, cooked; 1 ½ cups grated mature cheddar cheese; fresh ground pepper; salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup macaroni or 1 cup other small shell pasta, cooked
1 ½ cups grated mature cheddar cheese
fresh ground pepper
salt

1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Stir in milk.
5
Return pan to heat and cook for 5 minutes until sauce boils and thickens.
6
Keep stirring constantly with a wire whisk so that no lumps form.
7
Remove from heat and add tuna, lemon juice, pasta, half the cheese and black pepper and salt to taste.
8
Spoon mixture into a greased shallow oven proof dish.
9
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10
Bake in a moderate oven (180*C) for 20 mins or until cheese melts and the top is golden brown.

557

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 ½ cups milk, and more.

Yes, Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake

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