Tuna Noodle Casserole With Leeks And Fresh Dill Food

TUNA, POTATO AND LEEK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil whole potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Cut off root end from leeks,as well as dark green ends and any wiulted parts. Cut lengthwise in half, and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Rinse well in bowl of cool water and dry on paper towels.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat olive oil in heavy, medium skillet over medium heat.Add leeks and saute until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. (add 1-2 T of water as needed to keep leeks from drying out).
• Whisk eggs with flour in a large bowl. Whisk in sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cumin and pepper.
• Peel 2 potatoes and mash them. Add to sour cream mixture.
• Cut remaining potatoes, unpeeled, into 1 inch chunks. Fold chunked potatoes, tuna, with water, and leeks into sour cream mixture.
• Turn mixture into well-oiled, shallow 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle parmesan and paprika over the casserole.
• Bake for 45 minutes until browned on top and bubbly around the edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix soup, milk, peas, pimiento, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 minutes or until hot.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with cheese.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.