SCRATCH TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole image

Provided by lolablitz

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup macaroni noodles
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted plus
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion, finely diced
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 cup flour
10 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to directions. Rinse and set aside.
In the meantime, mix breadcrumbs and 1Tbs butter. Set aside.
Melt remaining 3Tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add onion and carrots. Saute 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add flour and stir while it bubbles. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
Add milk, water, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring while it thickens. Cook, stirring until it thickens to the correct consistency.
Remove from heat and stir-in tuna.
Mix in noodles and pour everything into a 1.5-2.2 quart glass pan. Crumble breadcrumbs on top.
Cook, uncovered in oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 372, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 13.4