Best 5 Crackin Good Tuna Mornay Recipes

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Craving a delectable and creamy seafood dish? Look no further than our Crackin' Good Tuna Mornay! This culinary masterpiece combines the delicate flavors of tuna with a rich and velvety mornay sauce, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. But that's not all! This article also features a collection of other delectable recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From the classic Tuna Noodle Casserole to the innovative Tuna Patties with Avocado Salsa, there's something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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TUNA MORNAY (CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE PASTA BAKE)



Tuna Mornay (Creamy Tuna Casserole Pasta Bake) image

Recipe video above. Tuna Mornay is how you elevate canned tuna above a glum pantry staple into a delish family meal! It's a tuna casserole pasta bake with a creamy sauce, sweet pops of corn and crunchy topping, baked until golden and bubbly. Simple to make, economical and oh-so-delish!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 15

350g / 12oz penne pasta ((or other short pasta))
40g / 3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
4 tbsp (50g) flour (, plain/all purpose)
4 cups (1 litre) milk (, any fat %, dairy or non dairy (1 quart))
2 tsp Vegeta, or chicken or veg stock powder/granulated bouillon ((Note 1))
1/2 cup (50g) parmesan (, finely shredded)
1/2 tsp each mustard powder, onion and garlic powder ((Note 2))
425g / 15 oz canned tuna (, preferably in oil, drained (sub salmon))
400g / 14 oz canned corn (, drained (or other veg, Note 3))
25g / 1.5 tbsp butter (, melted)
1/2 cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs
1/4g (25g) parmesan (, finely grated)
1/4 tsp salt
Chives or parsley (, optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • Crunchy Topping - Mix together.
  • Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 1 minute. Drain then allow to cool slightly, then return into pot.
  • White Sauce - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add flour and stir into melted butter. While whisking, gradually pour in about 1/3 of the milk. Once the flour-butter mixture is incorporated into the milk, pour in remaining milk and whisk.
  • Add Vegeta, mustard, onion and garlic powder, whisk.
  • When the milk starts to heat up, whisk constantly to make sure the white sauce doesn't catch on the base.
  • After 4 - 5 minutes, the sauce should be thick enough that you can draw a path across the back of a spoon (see video). Remove from stove and stir in parmesan.
  • Assemble & Bake - Add tuna into pasta and flake into large chunks with fork (not too much, don't want it to turn to mush when stirred). Add corn, pour over sauce, then gently stir.
  • Scrape into baking dish, top with Crunchy Topping.
  • Bake 25 minutes until top is golden and edges are bubbling. Sprinkle with chives if desired then serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA MORNAY WITH ORANGE AND LEEK



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From Good Taste magazine, this has become my favourite tuna mornay recipe. It is slightly fiddly but worth it! Great when the orange tree is covered in fruit. Australian measurements (1 cup = 250g, 1T=20ml). Reduced fat ingredients can be used.

Provided by Chickee

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices white bread, torn
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
1 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese
250 g dry penne pasta
1/4 cup cornflour
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
425 g tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup plain flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup natural yoghurt
1/2 cup coarsley grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Place the bread, orange rind, half the parsley and half the parmesan in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Cook the pasta and drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook the white sauce by heating the oil in a saucepan. Add the flour and cook, stirring for about a minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens. Remove from the heat. Stir in yoghurt and cheddar.
  • Place cornflour in a jug with stock, wine and orange juice. Stir to combine.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add the cornflour mixture. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the pasta, white sauce, tuna and remaining parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a 1.5L ovenproof dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture and remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.4, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 983.8, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 47

CHEESY TUNA MORNAY



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A cheesy Mornay with peas and corn. A great quick dinner that has everything in one dish.

Provided by JODIE6

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup uncooked rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained
salt
½ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually mix in milk so that no lumps form. Stir constantly until the mixture boils, then mix in half of the cheese. Add the peas, corn and macaroni. Drain the tuna, leaving a small amount of liquid to keep it moist. Flake with a fork and stir into the cheese mixture. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 452.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CLASSIC TUNA MORNAY



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I wanted to make this recipe for old time sake. My mum used to make it often and for some reason I craved it last night for dinner. I found this in the Woman's Weekly, and served it with a side salad. I had never made it for the family before, but I think it may be on our menu a little more often now. I actaully used leftovers the next day for a picnic, I liked it cold and might add a few vegies next time for a tuna slice for a picnic. The pasta I used was Penne the original recipe suggests Tortiglioni. Tuna should be in brine or spring-water.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

250 g short pasta
40 g butter
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup grated gruyere or 1 cup tasty cheese
425 g tuna, drained
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 cup breadcrumbs
30 g butter, melted
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside for later.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a 1.5 litre capacity dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium sized heavy based saucepan. Sprinkle over flour, whisk and cook for about 1 minute or until the flour has lost its raw smell and smells a bit nutty. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until slightly thickened.
  • Remove mixture from heat, add onion and quickly beat in the eggs, if using. Season with salt and white pepper and stir though the gruyere or tasty cheese, drained tuna, pasta, parsley, nutmeg and lemon juice.
  • Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and pour over melted butter. Sprinkle with the parmesan. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden.
  • Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Note ~ I made ny own breadcrumbs by processing 3 slices day old bread, and then poured the melted butter in the processor for final processing to mix inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 111.5, Sodium 420.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 35.6

TUNA MORNAY



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One of my favourite meals when I was growing up was this cheap and cheerful pasta bake

Provided by em_macaussie

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

80g butter
1/4 cup of plain floor
2 1/2 cups milk
500g fusilli
1 brown onion, finely chopped
300g tinned tuna
300g tinned sweet corn
350g grated cheddar cheese
100g grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a fan forced oven to 200°C. Grease an 8-cup capacity ovenproof dish. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling, salted water, according to the packet instructions. Drain and put aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour until combined. Remove from heat. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps. You want it to coat the back of a spoon but not be too thick so adjust the milk accordingly. Season well.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1tsp of butter over a medium heat and add the onion. Stir constantly for a few minutes until softened. Take off the heat and combine in a bowl with the corn, tuna and white sauce.
  • In a large oven proof dish, combine the pasta and sauce until well combined. Top with the cheese and put in the oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Try to use wild-caught tuna, fresh vegetables, and a good quality white sauce.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna is a delicate fish and can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the tuna and vegetables without being too runny. If it's too thin, add a little more flour or cornstarch to thicken it.
  • Serve immediately: Tuna Mornay is best served immediately, while the sauce is still hot and bubbly. It can be reheated, but it may not be as good as when it is freshly made.

Conclusion:

Tuna Mornay is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and flavorful vegetables, it's a dish that everyone will love.

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