Tuna And Asparagus Mornay Food

CLASSIC TUNA MORNAY

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.

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
• Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
• The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain.
• Arrange spears in bottom of greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; set aside and keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to boil over medium heat. Stir for about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Broil 6 inches from heat until lightly browned about 3-5 minutes.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Arrange spears in the bottom of a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the cream, bouillon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• Drain asparagus, reserve half a cup of the liquid. Melt butter over low heat, add flour, stir until smooth, cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually stir in milk and reserved asparagus liquid, stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Add the grated cheddar cheese and mustard, stir until cheese has melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Add asparagus and chopped hard-boiled eggs to sauce.
• Place in oven proof dish, sprinkle top with combined bread crumbs and the extra grated cheese.
• Bake uncovered in moderate oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

TUNA MORNAY

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.