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~ my tuna noodle casserole ~

(1 rating)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

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

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ my tuna noodle casserole ~

  • 10 oz
    cooked thin kluski noodles or egg noodles - al dente
  • 1 - 12 oz
    drained albacore tuna - more if desired
  • 1 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    jarred, minced garlic
  • 2
    carrots, quartered and chopped, small
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 c
    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 c
    each - flour & butter
  • 2 c
    2% milk
  • 1 c
    cream
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan
  • 1 - 2 c
    mild shredded cheddar cheese - i only used 1 cup today
  • Pinch
    nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground pepper

How To Make ~ my tuna noodle casserole ~

  • 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.
  • 2
    In a skillet, sauté vegetables in 1 tablespoon oil until tender, add a little water to speed up or finish in microwave.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, add pasta, peas, tuna, mayonnaise, vegetables and cheese sauce. Toss to coat pasta.
  • 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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