Comfort food doesn’t get much quicker, easier or tastier than this tuna pasta bake. Perfect for a mid-week dinner when you need something that the kids will go for. Tuna mornay is a classic dish that has stood the test of time thanks to its ease, simplicity and it fits easily into a tight budget. You only need a few simple ingredients that you’re likely to have in the pantry and so it’s easy to throw it together.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a kitchen cupboard anywhere in this country without a tin of tuna in it. If you love our tuna mornay, check out the rest of our triple-tested tuna recipes or our perfect pasta bakes.
Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Oil deep 2.5-litre (10-cup) ovenproof dish.
Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water until tender; drain.
Melt butter in large saucepan; cook onion, garlic and celery, stirring, until onion softens. Add flour; cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until mixture bubbles and thickens. Gradually stir in milk and cream. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
Stir pasta, tuna, parsley and rind into sauce mixture; season. Spoon mixture into dish; sprinkle with combined breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until browned lightly.
