GROWN-UP TUNA (NOW CRAB) CASSEROLE

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For you empty-nesters, who love old fashioned tuna casserole. It's your turn!!! (Note: Zaar software will not recognize the word "pouches", so I used pkgs. of crab in the ingredients.) Adapted from Country Living magazine.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (7 ounce) packages lump crabmeat, cut bite-size pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb medium egg noodles, cooked & drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Pick the crab meat, removing any shell or cartilage. Set aside. Cook and drain noodles. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat four 1-cup-capacity baking dishes or one 9" round baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside.
  • Melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and cook until soft.
  • Add tomato paste and garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes.
  • Move pan away from the heat and add brandy or chicken broth.
  • Return to heat and bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, add 1 cup water, and simmer until thickened slightly - about 10-12 minutes.
  • Strain mixture and stir in cream, remaining salt, and pepper.
  • Add egg noodles, crab meat, and lemon juice and toss to coat.
  • Divide mixture evenly among the prepared baking dishes, cover with foil, and bake until cooked through and the noodles are hot - about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 155.5, Sodium 645, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.9

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