Tuna Noodle Casserole
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 12 cup mushroom, finely chopped
- 12 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 12 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 12 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained (packed in water or oil)
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 12 cup dry breadcrumbs
- Preheat the oven to 350F Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Melt 4 T of butter over med heat in a large saucepan.
- Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion and saute until the mushrooms give up their juice, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the flour until it forms a paste.
- Stir in the milk, increase the heat, and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the tuna, breaking up any clumps.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the noodles and peas tot he sauce and mix well.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs.
- Melt the remaining 2 T butter and drizzle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the topping is browned.
- Serve hot.
butter, mushroom, red bell pepper, onion, flour, milk, cans albacore tuna, salt, egg noodles, frozen peas, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tuna-noodle-casserole-221373 (may not work)