Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole is a warm memory, like a hug from an old friend. It’s a classic recipe that takes you back to a kinder and simpler time. This tuna casserole is creamy and cheesy making it so satisfying. This casserole is an easy addition to your meal rotation.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 626 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - Butter
16 ounces - Egg noodles
½ - onion
1 stalk - Celery
3 cloves - Garlic
¼ cup - All purpose flour
2 cups - Milk
½ cup - Cheddar cheese
½ tsp - all-purpose seasoning
5 ounces - Albacore tuna
1 cup - Frozen peas
¼ cup - Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons - Butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add cheddar cheese. If sauce is too thick, slowly stir in reserved pasta water until sauce is desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in tuna, peas, onion mixture and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

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