Name: Our Tuna Mac ’n’ Cheese is extra tasty and simple
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250g macaroni pasta; 50g butter, chopped; 2 tbsp plain flour; 2 cups milk; 425g can tuna in brine, drained, flaked; 125g can corn kernels, drained; 1 cup grated tasty cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to serve; Crushed sea salt bagel crisps and lemon wedges, to serve

Our Tuna Mac ’n’ Cheese is extra tasty and simple

On the table in only 15 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

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Serves 4

Prep

Cook

10M

Total

15M

TIP – You’ll find bagel crisps at some supermarkets and delicatessens. They can be replaced with crustini or any type of sea salt-flavoured crackers.

Ingredients

250g macaroni pasta

50g butter, chopped

2 tbsp plain flour

2 cups milk

425g can tuna in brine, drained, flaked

125g can corn kernels, drained

1 cup grated tasty cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to serve

Crushed sea salt bagel crisps and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1.

Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to same pot.

Step 2.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking, for 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Continue whisking for 5- 6 mins, or until sauce boils and thickens.

Step 3.

Add sauce to pasta with tuna, corn, cheese and chives. Stir over a low heat until hot.

Step 4.

Sprinkle with bagel crisps and chives. Serve with lemon wedges.

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