TUNA CASSEROLE

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This dish is definitely not boring because of its delicious combination of ingredients. It's a great weeknight meal to enjoy!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

4 c (9 oz.) uncooked egg noodles
2 Tbsp clarified butter
1/2 c white onions, diced
1/2 c celery, diced
1/2 c carrots, diced
1/2 c red peppers, diced
8 oz button mushrooms, washed and sliced
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
2 c half-and-half
2 can(s) (6 oz. each) tuna packed in water, drained
3/4 c frozen peas, half way thawed
1 tsp creole seasoning
1/2 tsp hot paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 c panko breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter. While it's warming up, cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions.
3. When butter is hot, add onions, celery and carrots to the skillet; sauté for 3 minutes. Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and season generously with sea salt and black pepper; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in flour until the ingredients are nicely coated before pouring in half-and-half. Add tuna and peas; stir well. Add Creole seasoning, hot paprika, basil, thyme and 1 cup cheese; stir and adjust if needed.
5. Gently incorporate cooked and drained egg noodles then remove skillet from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish lightly greased. Sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup cheese and set aside.
6. In a medium bowl, add breadcrumbs, parsley and melted butter; stir until well blended. Spread topping mixture on the casserole.
7. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve 6
8. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/CwbquuaW7qA

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