Tuna noodle casserole

Melissa Howe
Melissa Howe @cook_25349110

Trying to eat better starts with better ingredients. This casserole is my take on a healthier version by using fresh vegetables and other ingredients that aren't processed.

Tuna noodle casserole

Trying to eat better starts with better ingredients. This casserole is my take on a healthier version by using fresh vegetables and other ingredients that aren't processed.

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Ingredients

45 minutes
9 servings
  1. 12 ozpkg egg noodles
  2. 1 Tbspolive oil
  3. 1med diced white onion
  4. 2 stalksdiced celery
  5. 3 clovesminced garlic
  6. 1-1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
  7. 8 ozsliced mushroom
  8. 5 Tbspunsalted butter
  9. 1/3 Cupflour
  10. 3 Cupsmilk
  11. 1 tspsalt
  12. 1/4 tspblack pepper
  13. 1-1/2 Cupfrozen peas
  14. 3 (5 oz)cans tuna, drained
  15. 1-1/2 Cupshredded cheddar cheese
  16. 3 Tbspunsalted butter, melted
  17. 4 Tbspbread crumbs
  18. Cooking spray

Cooking Instructions

45 minutes
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375.

  2. 2

    Boil egg noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 mins. Drain.

  3. 3

    Put olive oil in a skillet over med heat. Stir in onion, celery, garlic & red pepper flake. Cook 5 mins.

  4. 4

    Turn to med-hi. Add mushrooms and cook additional 5 mins.

  5. 5

    In large saucepan, melt 5 Tblsp butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Stir peas, tuna, vegetable mixture with noodles in the large pot. Add milk mixture.

  7. 7

    Stir in cheese.

  8. 8

    Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and transfer mixture from saucepan.

  9. 9

    In a small bowl, melt 2 Tblsp butter. Mix in bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle over top casserole.

  10. 10

    Bake approximately 20 minutes.

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