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Tuna Noodle Casserole with Herbs

Fresh Herb Tuna Noodle Casserole

Lighten up the original tuna noodle casserole with a homemade cream sauce, plenty of fresh herbs, and a surprising potato cheese topping!
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Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 12 oz egg noodles
  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 1 lb. mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1 c. chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1 c. loosely packed fresh herbs dill, rosemary, parsley, and chives, chopped
  • 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c. frozen peas
  • 2 cans tuna 5-6oz, drained and flakes
  • 1 1/2 c. crushed potato chips
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoons paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  • Add in the onions, celery, and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the flour to the skillet and stir to coat the vegetables. Stir in the wine and cook until absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the milk and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add half of the chopped herbs, the Greek yogurt, the Dijon, and the peas to the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add in the tuna and the noodles. Mix gently until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl combine the potato chips and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top of the casserole. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until top is browned.
  • Remove from ovena nd sprinkle with remaining herbs.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray Magazine, December 2019