TUNA AND MACARONI SLICE

BASE INGREDIENTS:

1 cup macaroni
2 tbls chopped parsley
salt and pepper
1 egg

Cook macaroni for 10 - 15 mins.
Drain and rinse.
Add parsley, salt & pepper and lightly beaten egg.
Mix well and spread over base of greased baking tray.

FILLING INGREDIENTS:

180gr (6oz) butter
1 onion
celery
1 small tin mushrooms
2 tbls plain flour
2 teas curry powder
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
salt & pepper
1 can tuna/salmon (425gr)
shallots
1 egg

Saute onion, celery and mushrooms in butter.
Add flour and curry and cook till golden brown.
Gradually add milk.
Stir till it boils and thickens.
Reduce heat and simmer 3 mins uncovered.
Remove from heat and add lightly beaten egg and shallots.
Mix well and spoon evenly over macaroni.

TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
60gr (2 oz) cheese
30gr (1 oz) butter

Sprinkle topping over base.
Bake in oven 200C (moderate) for 30 mins.
Leave in dish for 5 mins before cutting.

Serves 6