One of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make. Simple to make and always a hit among family and friends.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
- ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Step 4
Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 613 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat15g | 74% |
Cholesterol102mg | 34% |
Sodium498mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein49g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium485mg | 37% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium586mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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