Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup); 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup frozen petite green peas; 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen petite green peas
2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
Cooking spray
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2
Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, stirring until blended; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a simmer; stir in cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute or just until cheese melts. Stir in peas and tuna.
3
Add pasta, tossing to coat. Pour pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with panko and Parmesan cheese.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuna Casserole

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