Modern Tuna Pasta Casserole Food

MODERN TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine. Wipe skillet clean., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.

APPLE TUNA PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat.
• Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt.
• Add milk all at once.
• Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
• Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
• Combine melted butter and crumbs.
• Sprinkle on top of casserole.
• Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.