Tuna Noodle Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Description
This Tuna Noodle Casserole begins with boiled wide egg noodles drained and set aside. A sauce is created by sautéing minced garlic and diced shallots in butter until fragrant, then whisking in flour to form a roux. Half and half and Dijon mustard are added and cooked until slightly thickened, followed by shredded sharp white cheddar cheese stirred in until smooth. The sauce coats the noodles, canned drained tuna, and rinsed frozen green peas. Salt and pepper season the mixture to taste. The casserole is topped with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and olive oil for a bright, crispy topping. Baking at 400°F until the topping is golden and the dish is bubbly creates a creamy main course with textural contrast. Garnishing with chopped fresh chives adds a mild onion note.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces egg noodles about 4 1/2 cups, wide
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallot diced, large
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese about 2 cups, shredded, sharp, white
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna drained, in water
- 1 cup green peas rinsed, frozen
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
For the panko mixture
- ⅓ cup panko
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Stir in half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, tuna and green peas until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste; sprinkle with Panko mixture.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly. about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
for the panko mixture
- In a small bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, lemon zest and olive oil.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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