Tuna And Asparagus Macaroni Mornay - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 oz macaroni
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup milk
3 oz cheddar, grated
1 bunch asparagus, cut into pieces, blanched
None Pinch grated nutmeg
3 x 5 oz cans tuna in spring water, drained, flaked

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
In a saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 min. Stir in milk, increase heat and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in 2/3 of the of cheese and the asparagus. Add nutmeg and season to taste.
Preheat broiler to medium. Toss sauce with pasta, tuna and remaining butter. Pour into a 6-cup baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and place under broiler 5 mins, until cheese is golden and melted.