Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
12 ounces wide egg noodles |
1⁄4 cup unsalted butter |
2 large leeks, sliced |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
3 cups whole milk, at room temperature |
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded gruyčre cheese |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon lemon zest |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 (5- to 5.5-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna, drained and flaked |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs) |
Directions:
1. Cook egg noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. 2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, covered, 7 minutes or until tender but not browned. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Pour in milk; bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3 minutes or until sauce is smooth and thickened. 3. Remove from heat, and whisk in cheese and next 3 ingredients. Fold in tuna and egg noodles. Pour into a greased 3-quart baking dish. 4. Combine olive oil, garlic, and panko; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. |
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