Macaroni and Tuna Layer Pie Recipe


You will need.....     8 oz. cooked macaroni

                             salt and pepper

                             7 oz. can tuna fish

                             1 oz. butter

                             1 oz. flour

Preparation Time    1/2 pint milk

10 minutes              4 oz. grated cheese

                             1 tablespoon brown breadcrumbs

Cooking Time         

20 minutes    

 

Oven setting          

400ºF; Gas Mark 6      

 

Season macaroni well with salt and pepper. Flake tuna fish.

 

Melt butter in a small pan, add flour, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and gradually add milk. Return to heat and bring to the boil, stirring until thickened. Add half the cheese and season well. Cook 2-3 minutes.

 

Arrange macaroni, tuna and sauce in layers in a shallow oven-proof dish, finishing with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and coat breadcrumbs. Dot with butter and bake in centre of preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serve very hot.

Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

To bear in mind when planning the week's work and menus: this dish can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It takes only 25 minutes cooking before you intend to serve it.

                                        

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