~ my tuna noodle casserole ~

Name: ~ My Tuna Noodle Casserole ~
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounce(s) cooked thin kluski noodles or egg noodles - al dente; 1 - 12 ounce(s) drained albacore tuna - more if desired; 1 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) jarred, minced garlic; 2 - carrots, quartered and chopped, small; 3 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas; Green - or red pepper, chopped, i didn't use today, just sauté with other veggies if usin; Sliced - potabellas - optional - i didn't add today...just saute with other veggies; ## MILD CHEESE SAUCE - ADD ANOTHER CUP OF CHEESE FOR A BIT CHEESIER SAUCE IF THAT WHAT YOU PREFER; 1/3 cup(s) each - flour & butter; 2 cup(s) 2% milk; 1 cup(s) cream; 1/2 cup(s) shredded parmesan; 1 - 2 cup(s) mild shredded cheddar cheese - i only used 1 cup today; Pinch - nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Oct 5, 2016

Creamy, rich, flavorful goodness! This is how I've made my tuna noodle for years...never fails to please my family!! Enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 ounces cooked thin kluski noodles or egg noodles - al dente
1 - 12 ounces drained albacore tuna - more if desired
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon jarred, minced garlic
2 - carrots, quartered and chopped, small
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Green - or red pepper, chopped, i didn't use today, just sauté with other veggies if usin
Sliced - potabellas - optional - i didn't add today...just saute with other veggies
MILD CHEESE SAUCE - ADD ANOTHER CUP OF CHEESE FOR A BIT CHEESIER SAUCE IF THAT WHAT YOU PREFER
1/3 cup each - flour & butter
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup cream
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1 - 2 cups mild shredded cheddar cheese - i only used 1 cup today
Pinch - nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

How To Make ~ my tuna noodle casserole ~

Step 1

Cook pasta and drain. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together butter and flour. Cook for at least one minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in the milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stirring constantly until begins to lightly boil and thicken. Remove from heat and add cheeses, stirring until melted. Set aside.

Step 2

In a skillet, sauté vegetables in 1 tablespoon oil until tender, add a little water to speed up or finish in microwave.
Step 3

In a large bowl, add pasta, peas, tuna, mayonnaise, vegetables and cheese sauce. Toss to coat pasta.
Step 4

Grease a 2 quart casserole dish and spread tuna mixture evenly into dish. I melted 1 tablespoon of butter and mixed with 1/2 cup bread crumbs and sprinkled evenly. Cover with foil and bake 35 - 40 minutes, remove foil and bake another 10 - 15 minutes or until browning. Sprinkle with parsley and more Parmesan if desired. Yum!!!
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