Pasta, Rice & Beans
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Tuna Pasta
Serves 4
large bowl, jug, 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish
Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position
225g (8oz) mixed dried pasta i.e. twists, shells
1 litre (1 3/4 pt) boiling water
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
25g (1oz) butter
100g (4oz) mushrooms, peeled and sliced
198g (7oz) can tuna, drained
Sauce:
40g (1 1/2 oz) butter
40g (1 1/2 oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
salt & pepper to taste
25g (1oz) cheese, grated
25g (1oz) breadcrumbs
Cook pasta in water with oil and salt covered on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins. or
until soft. Leave to stand for 2-3 mins. Drain. Place butter and mushrooms in bowl. Place
on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. To make sauce, place butter
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30-40 secs. Stir in flour to make a roux. gradually whisk in milk
until well combined. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-5 mins. or until smooth and glossy.
Stir halfway through cooking. Combine pasta, tuna and mushrooms in dish. Pour sauce
over and stir to mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs. Place on wire
shelf and cook on CONVECTION 230°C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins.
or until golden brown.
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