" Not Tuna Casserole" Recipe

Name: " Not Tuna Casserole"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta; ½ cup butter; ½ cup flour; 3 cups milk; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (eyeball it); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 3 (6 ounce) cansitalian tuna in vegetable oil, drained; 2 celery hearts, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) canwhole water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, sliced; 1 cup frozen green pea; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

1 lb fettuccine pasta
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
3 cups milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (eyeball it)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
3 (6 ounce) cansitalian tuna in vegetable oil, drained
2 celery hearts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) canwhole water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, sliced
1 cup frozen green pea
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zest of

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a generous amount of salt and cook the fettucine to al dente.
2
Place a small sauce pot over medium-low heat and melt the butter.
3
Stir in flour with a wooden spoon and cook for about 1 minute.
4
Whisk in the milk and bring it to a bubble then reduce the heat to low.
5
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6
When sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, turn off heat and reserve.
7
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with the EVOO.
8
Add tuna, celery, onion, artichokes and peas.
9
Cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated throughout.
10
Drain pasta and add to the pan with the tuna mixture.
11
Pour in the cream sauce and mix everything together until fully incorporated.
12
In a small bowl, combine thyme, parsley, garlic and lemon zest.
13
Sprinkle over tuna mixture and serve.

1653

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fettuccine pasta, ½ cup butter, ½ cup flour, 3 cups milk, and more.

Yes, " Not Tuna 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.

" Not Tuna Casserole"

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