just another tuna casserole -- not

Name: Just Another Tuna Casserole -- Not
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) 12 0z. wide noodles (kalona noodles- old fashined amish country); 1 package(s) 6.4 oz. tuna in water (vacuum sealed - our family, foil pack); 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen steamy veggies -- (jewel); 3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil, divided (or any oil); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## THE SAUCE; 1 package(s) 8 oz. philly cream cheese; 2/3 cup(s) shredded italian 6 cheese; 2/3 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) milk; ## OPTIONAL; 1/3 cup(s) panko crisp bread crumbs to top; 1 tablespoon(s) evoo drizzled on top

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Gary Hancq

Port Byron, IL

Updated on Jul 4, 2011

Now and then I get a hunger for just such fare. I figured I'd do it up a little different this time around. Note: Betty Graves' Tuna and Noodle Casserole inspired this one. I'll try hers next. The Cream Cheese, Mixed Veggies and Grated Italian 6 Cheeses and Shredded Parmesan did the trick. It was a hit. I noted various brands used, as I often do. That way I can duplicate it to a tee. The noodle selection was excellent and I have used them for Beef Tips and Noodles, for my Salmon Noodle Soup and for Chicken Soup. For soups I crumple them slightly before cooking to make them more suited to the spoon when serving soup. Happy Cooking.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

method Bake

yield A good 10 to 12 moderate servings

Ingredients

1 package 12 0z. wide noodles (kalona noodles- old fashined amish country)
1 package 6.4 oz. tuna in water (vacuum sealed - our family, foil pack)
1 1/2 cups frozen steamy veggies -- (jewel)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided (or any oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
THE SAUCE
1 package 8 oz. philly cream cheese
2/3 cup shredded italian 6 cheese
2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup milk
OPTIONAL
1/3 cup panko crisp bread crumbs to top
1 tablespoon evoo drizzled on top

How To Make just another tuna casserole -- not

Step 1

When water is at a simmer add 1 teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook noodles per package directions. I boiled for about 10 minutes, after water came to a boil. Note: Salt will pit Stainless Steel Cookware if added before water comes to a boil.

Step 2

In a small bowl microwave the 1 1/2 cups of mixed veggies (mine were Broccoli, Onion, Mushroom and Sweet Red Peppers mix), with one pat butter. They worked excellently.
Step 3

In medium bowl add 8 oz. Cream Cheese, and 1/2 cup of the milk. Microwave 2/12 minutes, then stir well. Cream cheese should be melted quite well if not microwave a little more. Add the 2/3 cups of Shredded 6 Cheese Italian and 2/3 cups Shredded Parmesan and stir to melt shredded cheese. When melted add the other 1/2 cup of milk and mix well.
Step 4

Drain noodle when done to desired state. Drizzle on 1 tablespoon of EVOO or 3 pats of butter, and stir well gently.
Step 5

Lightly oil your baking dish or pan. I used a 9"by 13" glass cake dish. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
Step 6

Add Noodles, Veggies and Tuna to dish and stir well. Add the Cheese and Milk mixture and stir and combine gently.
Step 7

I top with 1/3 cup Panko Plain Bread Crumbs and drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Step 8

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. You could cover with foil, (I chose not to. Noodles did not dry out or over cook on top).
Step 9

Serve with a side or salad and some great French or Italian Bread. Enjoy. This will hold up to an additional bit of milk to moistene when reheating leftovers.
Step 10

Note: Kalona Noodles is the brand name. In a cellophane bag. An excellent noodle.
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