Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces wide egg noodles; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 large leeks, sliced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk, at room temperature; 4 cups gruyere cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 (5 1/2 ounce) cans white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked (look for 'chunk white' or 'chunk light' on label); 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Servings: persons

12 ounces wide egg noodles
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 large leeks, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, at room temperature
4 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (5 1/2 ounce) cans white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked (look for 'chunk white' or 'chunk light' on label)
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1
Cook egg noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, covered, 7 minutes or until tender but not browned. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Pour in milk; bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3 minutes or until sauce is smooth and thickened.
3
Remove from heat, and whisk in cheese and next 3 ingredients. Fold in tuna and egg noodles. Pour into a greased 3-quart baking dish.
4
Combine olive oil, garlic, and panko; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces wide egg noodles, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 large leeks, sliced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole

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