Creamy Tuna Mornay: The Ultimate Comfort Bake!
Enjoy this ultimate comfort bake with creamy tuna mornay, featuring penne pasta and a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 350 g penne pasta (or other short pasta)
- 40 g butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 tbsp flour, plain/all purpose
- 4 cups milk, any fat %, dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tsp Vegeta or chicken/veg stock powder
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely shredded
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 425 g canned tuna, drained
- 400 g canned corn, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Prepare the crunchy topping by mixing breadcrumbs, melted butter, and herbs.
- Cook pasta per packet directions, subtracting 1 minute from the recommended time. Drain and let cool slightly before returning to the pot.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add flour to the melted butter and stir to form a roux. Gradually whisk in about 1/3 of the milk until smooth, then add the remaining milk while whisking continuously.
- Stir in Vegeta, mustard powder, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly for 4-5 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the sauce from the stove and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
- Use canned tuna in oil for a richer flavor.
- Substitute corn with peas or broccoli for variety.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan before baking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Substitute corn with peas or broccoli for variety.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan before baking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.