Tuna, Broccoli And Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    200 g pasta, twists
    150 g broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
    300 g canned tuna in brine, drained
    50 g margarine
    50 g whole wheat flour
    1 pint 1% low-fat milk
    75 g cheddar cheese, grated
    1 teaspoon English mustard
    fresh ground black pepper
    25 g whole wheat breadcrumbs
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 200C/400F/ gas mark 6.
    Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes, add the broccoli and cook for another 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
    Flake tuna into an ovenproof dish.
    Blend margarine, flour and milk, bring to boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
    Simmer for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and add half the cheese, mustard powder, and pepper to taste.
    Spoon pasta and broccoli over the time and cover with the sauce.
    Mix breadcrumbs with the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top.
    Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and crisp.

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