Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole
- 1 cup macaroni noodles
- 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted plus
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare pasta according to directions. Rinse and set aside.
- In the meantime, mix breadcrumbs and 1Tbs butter. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 3Tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add onion and carrots. Saute 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add flour and stir while it bubbles. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add milk, water, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring while it thickens. Cook, stirring until it thickens to the correct consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir-in tuna.
- Mix in noodles and pour everything into a 1.5-2.2 quart glass pan. Crumble breadcrumbs on top.
- Cook, uncovered in oven for 20 minutes.
macaroni noodles, soft breadcrumbs, butter, butter, onion, carrots, flour, milk, water, mustard, salt, pepper, tuna
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scratch-tuna-noodle-casserole-469325 (may not work)