PASTA TUNA

By sharon_rm2010

Strong tuna, cheese and dill flavors

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 8 cups boiling water
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (optional)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp dill weed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 6-1/2 oz can of white tuna, drained and flaked
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni and onion in boiling water, cooking oil and salt in large uncovered pot for 5 to 7 minutes until macaroni is tender but firm. Drain. Turn into ungreased 2 quart cassrole

Combine flour, dill weed, salt and pepper in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Heat and stir until boiling and thickened.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

Add tuna. Stir gently. Pour tuna mixture over macaroni mixture. Stir gently until well coated.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered, in 350 oven for 30 minutes.