CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA PEAS AND CORN

Creamy Tuna Casserole with Pasta Peas and Corn image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c fine breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 large onion diced
4 clove garlic minced
6 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 c milk
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 c heavy cream
16 oz box fusilli pasta
2 small can tuna drained
1 1/2 c each frozen peas and corn
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c freshly chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. mix the breadcrumb, parmesan cheese and melted butter together. Place in a pie pan and place in 300 degree oven to brown. Stirring a couple of times. Set aside.
2. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente drain reserving pasta water.
3. Add butter to large saucepan. Stir in onions, and garlic cook until softened. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in the milk. Cook until thickened. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Cook until creamy adding pasta water if too thick. Stir in peas and corn. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in tuna and noodles adding more water if neccessary. Add lemon juice season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on the bottom or top of casserole when serving.