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Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole combines tender egg noodles with a creamy cheese sauce enhanced with garlic, shallots, and Dijon mustard. Flaked tuna and sweet green peas add protein and freshness, while a crunchy topping of panko, Parmesan, lemon zest, and olive oil provides textural contrast. Baked until golden and bubbly, the casserole offers a comforting and savory meal featuring a rich, cheesy flavor balanced by the brightness of lemon zest.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

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

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in pasta, tuna and green peas until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste; sprinkle with Panko mixture.
  8. Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly. about 25-30 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
for the panko mixture
  1. In a small bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, lemon zest and olive oil.