MAMA'S TASTY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Mama's Tasty Tuna Noodle Casserole image

Provided by Martha Price

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 and 1/2 c wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp flour
1/8 tsp dried dill
1 c canned evaporated milk
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp instant chicken bouillon
2 can(s) tuna (6 oz each) drained
1/2 c peas (or thinly sliced celery, or chopped water chestnuts, or a combination)
1 - 2 Tbsp chopped pimiento
1/2 c crushed potato chips

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 1-quart casserole.
2. Melt butter in a medium-size saucepan. Stir in flour and dill; gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and bouillon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Stir in pasta, tuna, peas (or celery or chopped water chestnuts - a combination of two or three is also good) and pimiento. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into prepared casserole. Cover top with potato chips.
3. Bake uncovered for 8 - 10 minutes or until chips are golden brown, and casserole is heated through.
4. TO FREEZE AHEAD: Prepare as above, but do not top with chips. Do not bake. Wrap for freezer; freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake uncovered for 35 - 40 minutes; cover with chips. Bake an additional 8 - 10 minutes or until chips are golden brown.