Tuna And Macaroni Mornay - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 oz elbow macaroni
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
2 2/3 cups milk
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
None None Pinch of grated nutmeg
3 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked
None None Salad greens, to serve

Preparation

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain. Add asparagus 2 mins before end of cooking time. Drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 mins, until mixture just starts to brown.
Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth and combined. Cook sauce, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Add nutmeg and season to taste.
Preheat the broiler. Add cheese sauce and tuna to macaroni mixture and stir to combine. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Broil for 5-10 mins, until cheese is melted and golden. Serve with salad.