TUNA CASSEROLE WITH EGG NOODLES AND PEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until firm-tender; drain.
• In a small skillet saute the onions with celery and garlic in butter or margarine until soft (about 3 minutes).
• In a large bowl combine cooked noodles, sauteed veggies, shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, tuna, half and half cream, peas, mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and Old bay seasoning; mix well to combine.
• Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the mixture.
• Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs, then sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbly.

Steps:

• Cook noodles in salted water until al dente, or slightly undercooked by 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large deep skillet. Add onions and cook on medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir well, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat
• Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spray 9 x 12 casserole with butter flavored cooking spray.
• Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well combined, increasing heat to medium and whisking well for 30 seconds, then add the milk and bring to a boil.
• When boiling, add sherry, mushrooms and petite peas, adjust salt and pepper to taste and simmer on medium, mixing occasionally until it thickens (about 7 to 9 minutes).
• Add drained tuna, stirring another minute.
• Remove from heat and add the reduced fat sharp cheddar and mix well until it melts. Add the noodles to the sauce and mix well until evenly coated.
• Pour into casserole and top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray and top and bake for about 25 minutes.
• Place under the broiler a few minutes to get the crumbs crisp (careful not to burn).