A very easy post-swim tea for the kids (and us!) last night..
Cook half a 500gm bag of pasta to package directions.
Meanwhile drain two tins of tuna in water (or one large one). Grate about 1 1/2 cups of cheese and one carrot, set aside.
In a saucepan, make a basic white sauce:
1 tablespoon plain flour
1 tablespoon butter (or spread)
1 - 2 cups of your usual milk
Over a medium heat, make a roux with the flour and butter. Slowly add milk, a small amount at a time, stirring to incorporate into the flour and butter. Get rid of all lumps before adding next bit of milk. I usually use more milk than recipes suggest, only because I'm lazy! But it works if you add SLOWLY and keep stirring. When you have as much white sauce as you need, take it off the heat and add half the grated cheese. Add the flaked tuna to the cheese sauce. You can add some cooked mixed veges at this stage if you like.
Layer the cooked pasta at the bottom of an oven proof dish. Put the tuna and cheese sauce mixture on top of the pasta.
Next mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, grated carrot and remaining grated cheese. Sprinkle on top of the tuna in a thick layer. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes and then move to the top of the oven and grill for 5 - 10 mins until crumbs are golden and cheese is sizzling.
