Tuna And Tomato Mac N Cheese

• porsi: 4

Bahan-bahan

200g macaroni (or other short pasta, e.g. penne)

50g butter

3 tbsp plain flour

500ml milk

Salt and black pepper

1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes

200g Cheddar, grated

1 x 160g tin of tuna, drained

Handful of breadcrumbs (optional)

Petunjuk

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.

2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for two minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3 Melt the butter in a large oven-safe pan over a medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.

4 Gradually stir in the milk. Season with salt and black pepper and cook over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

5 Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

6 Add the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the pasta and tuna.

7 Top with the breadcrumbs, if using, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden on top and bubbling around the edges.