Retro-Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Retro-Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 loaf day-old crusty bread; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 lb extra-wide egg noodles; 1 lb tuna steak; 1 cup white wine; 1 bay leaf; peppercorn (a few); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 large shallot, chopped; 8 -10 white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon ground thyme or 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup frozen baby peas; chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 loaf day-old crusty bread
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb extra-wide egg noodles
1 lb tuna steak
1 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
peppercorn (a few)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
8 -10 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground thyme or 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup frozen baby peas
chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish

1
Place bread in a toaster oven on medium heat to dry and toast, 20 minutes.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then pasta; cook to al dente; drain.
3
Place tuna in a small skillet; add in wine and just enough water to cover fish.
4
Add bay leaf and peppercorns; bring liquids to a boil; decrease heat to simmer and cover skillet.
5
Poach fish 12 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat a large deep skillet over medium heat; add in olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
7
Add in shallots and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper; saute gently for 5 minutes.
8
Sprinkle in thyme and flour; cook 1 minute, stirring with a whisk; whisk in chicken broth, then cream.
9
Adjust seasonings; add in peas.
10
Remove cooked, poached tuna to a bowl; flake fish with a fork.
11
Add cooked noodles and tuna to the sauce; remove sauce from heat and transfer mixture to a casserole dish.
12
Use the biggest holes on a box grater to grate the bread into large crumbs.
13
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small cup in the microwave and pour melted butter over breadcrumbs.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 loaf day-old crusty bread, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 lb extra-wide egg noodles, and more.

Yes, Retro-Metro Fancy 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.

Retro-Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole

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