Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish.

Italian

2 cups Macaroni

6 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine

1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

3 cups Milk

2 cups process American Cheese

2 cups Tuna in Water, drained

2 cups Tart Apples, core/dice

2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine, melted

1/2 cup Breadcrumbs, soft

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat. Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt. Add milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12x7x2 inch baking dish. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Yields: 1 Cossserole