Jeffs Tuna Noodle Casserole Food

QUICK AND EASY STOVE-TOP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the egg noodles.
• During the last few minutes add the frozen peas to the simmering noodles; then drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour, and continue whisking for about 2 minutes or until the flour butter mixture starts to turn a beige color (a very light colored roux).
• Continue whisking and slowly add 1 of the cups of milk, incorporating the liquid as you whisk; then add the remaining 1 cup of milk.
• Let it come to a gentle boil, stirring regularly to keep from burning on the bottom of the pan as it thickens.
• When it's thick enough to coat a spoon and leave a strip behind where you ran your finger through the coating on the spoon, it's ready to add the drained tuna.
• Break up the solid tuna chunks with a fork and mix throughout the sauce.
• Add the salt, pepper, and any seasonings or herbs.
• Pour the tuna sauce over the noodles and peas, and serve.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and sliced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas and carrots and the mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the noodles; stir in the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tuna and reserved cooking water. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with the panko, scallion greens, celery leaves and remaining 1/4 cup cheese; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9-by-13 or other 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until just al dente. (Do not overcook.) Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery and onion, season with salt and cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the capers and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until no streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute, reducing the heat as necessary to keep from scorching. Add the stock, half-and-half, sherry, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the tuna, peas and parsley, if using; season to taste.
• Add the cooked noodles and toss well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed potato chips on top and bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley, if using, and serve hot.

BEST EVER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix the cream of chicken, mayonnaise and milk together in a large bowl.
• Add the diced celery and onion.
• Fold in the tuna, followed by the cooked egg noodles and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Salt and pepper to your taste.
• Place in a casserole dish. Cook at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, just until the top starts to brown.