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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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Equipment
Pyrex Basics 3 Quart Glass Oblong Baking Dish 9 x 13
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