Ingredients
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- 16 ounces egg noodles cooked al dente
- ¼ cup salted butter for sautéing
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms finely chopped (about 4 ounces, fresh)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups whole milk or 2% for lighter version
- 2 cups shredded co-jack cheese divided, for sauce and topping
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 10 ounces canned tuna drained, about 2 cans
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a deep 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, stopping one minute before al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large deep skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 6-7 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium, stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the drained tuna and frozen peas to the sauce and stir until evenly combined.
- Fold in the cooked noodles, mixing gently to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese and sprinkle crushed saltine crackers evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the topping is golden brown.
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For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers during sautéing.
You can substitute the cheese with your favorite cheese varieties.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg