Delicious Tuna Noodle Casserole |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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No canned soup in this wonderful version! Ingredients:
10 tablespoons butter |
salt |
4 1/2 cups flat egg noodles |
5 scallions, chopped |
3 tablespoons flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard |
3 1/3 cups milk |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil, drained and broken into small chunks (packed in oil) |
1 1/2 cups homemade fresh breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Rub inside of a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoons butter.
3. Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
4. Add noodles and cook until al dente, 5-7 minutes. Drain and transfer noodles to a large bowl.
5. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
6. Add half the scallions and cook until softened, 1-2 minutes.
7. Add flour and mustard and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minutes.
8. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil.
9. Cook sauce, stirring frequently, until smooth and thickened, 16-18 minutes.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Transfer sauce to bowl with noodles.
12. Add tuna and stir gently to combine.
13. Transfer tuna-noodle mixture to prepared dish.
14. Melt remaining butter and toss with remaining scallions, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
15. Scatter seasoned bread crumbs over tuna-noodle mixture and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20-25 minutes.
16. Let casserole cool slightly before serving.
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