Fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole
The mixture of fresh vegetables and seasonings turns ordinary tuna into something exceptionally good. You’re sure to get rave reviews for this dish.
Ingredients
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Prep: 15 min., Cook: 10 min., Bake: 30 min.
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- 1 small red or green bell pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 2 cups 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 9-ounce cans solid white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
- 1 12-ounce package egg noodles, cooked
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
Instructions
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped bell pepper, onion, and sliced mushrooms, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
- Whisk together flour and milk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Stir in tuna and next 4 ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes.
- Stir together breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over casserole, and bake 5 more minutes.