Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Gratin

Ingredients

• 300 g macaroni pasta
• 320 g tinned tuna in brine
• 200 g broccoli
• 500 ml whole milk
• 40 g plain flour
• 40 g butter
• 150 g mature cheddar
• 40 g breadcrumbs

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water, adding the broccoli florets for the last 3 minutes. Drain well.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk over a medium heat until a smooth, thick sauce forms.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in three-quarters of the cheddar. Season lightly.

4. 4

   Drain and flake the tuna. Stir the tuna, pasta and broccoli into the cheese sauce and tip into an ovenproof dish.

5. 5

   Mix the remaining cheddar with the breadcrumbs and scatter over the top. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and crisp.