Tuna Macaroni Bake

I found some delicious pasta recipes online and decided to share it in my blog :> i will be trying out the recipes next week if i have time and will post the pictures here ;>


This is a quick healthy meal using a can of tuna and vegies. Kids will love the crunchy cheesy topping and the creamy sauce.

Recipe Information

Portions: 4

Time to make: 25 minutes

Total cost of all ingredients: $9.20 / $2.30 per serve

• High calcium
• High fibre
• High protein
• Low sodium

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni pasta (around 250g)
• 300g broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups warm skim milk
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 185g can tuna in spring water, drained
• small handful basil, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

Step 1 Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions, until al dente. Add the broccoli for the last 1 minute of cooking time. Drain and tip back into the pan.

Step 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute, then remove the pan from the heat. Season, then add half the cheese and stir to melt.

Step 3 Preheat the grill. Toss the sauce through the drained pasta mixture with the tuna and basil. Tip into a shallow ovenproof dish and scatter over the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Grill for 5 minutes, or until golden and hot through.

(Source: http://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/recipes/2008/may/tuna-macaroni-bake)