Spicy Tuna Mornay

Name: Spicy Tuna Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium red capsicum, chopped; 425 g canned tuna (in springwater or olive oil); 1 teaspoon crushed bottled chili pepper; 2 teaspoons crushed bottled garlic; 2 -3 tablespoons good quality olive oil; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 2 small carrots, grated; 1 leek, finely sliced (optional); 4 cups milk; 200 g butter; 8 -9 tablespoons plain flour; 3/4 cup cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Submitted by WoodenSpoon

"Not too spicy but interesting enough that it has become an much-requested favourite in my house. I use crushed garlic & chilli from a jar. Can alter ingredient quatities to taste. Yummy on toast for breaky."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

Filling
1 medium red capsicum, chopped
425 g canned tuna (in springwater or olive oil)
1 teaspoon crushed bottled chili pepper
2 teaspoons crushed bottled garlic
2 -3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup frozen peas
¹⁄₄ cup celery, finely diced
2 small carrots, grated
1 leek, finely sliced (optional)
White Sauce
4 cups milk
200 g butter
8 -9 tablespoons plain flour
³⁄₄ cup cheese, grated
salt and pepper

directions

Filling:
Heat oil in pan and fry garli & chilli and leek if using until translucent. Reduce heat slightly and add tuna and half of juices. Add vegies and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
White Sauce:
Heat butter saucepan until melted. Mix in flour stirring with a wooden spoon to form a "roux". Do not brown.
Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in cheese and filling mixture. Allow to simmer, stirring constantly.
Serve with pasta or on toast.