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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Tuna Mornay
An Australian tuna pasta bake with creamy cheese sauce, canned tuna, macaroni, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~520 kcal🇦🇺 Australian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the pasta
- 350 gr Elbow pasta
For the sauce
- 400 gr Canned tuna
- 55 gr Butter
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Flour
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Milk
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cream
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 dal Celery stalk
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Lemon zest
For the topping
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Kasar cheese
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Breadcrumbs
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and grease the baking dish with 0.5 teaspoon butter.
- 2
Boil the elbow pasta for 8 minutes, keeping it firm, then drain.
8 min08:00 - 3
Finely dice the onion and celery stalk.
- 4
Soften the onion and celery in butter for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the flour and fry for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk and cream.
2 min02:00 - 6
Thicken the sauce for 5 minutes, then add the tuna, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
5 min05:00 - 7
Mix the pasta with the sauce and transfer it to the baking dish.
- 8
Sprinkle with kasar cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake for 18 minutes until browned.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Drain the tuna completely before adding it; liquid from the can thins the sauce and softens the crisp crumb topping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Rest tuna mornay for 8 minutes after it comes out of the oven and serve with optional green salad and lemon wedges.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
30
g protein
50
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 39%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Seafood
- Celery
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tuna Mornay make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tuna Mornay take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Tuna Mornay difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tuna Mornay have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 50g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Tuna Mornay contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Seafood, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tuna Mornay belong to?
This recipe belongs to Australian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tuna Mornay need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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