Tuna Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz macaroni; 1 tbsp butter; 1 stick celery, finely chopped; 1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tbsp flour; 3 cups milk; 2 cans (7 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked; 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese; 6 None green onions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tsp grated lemon peel; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; None None Mixed green salad, to serve

Servings: persons

7 oz macaroni
1 tbsp butter
1 stick celery, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
2 cans (7 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
6 None green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
None None Mixed green salad, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly spray four 1 1/2 cup ovenproof dishes with no-stick cooking spray. Place dishes on a baking pan. Set aside.
2
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the celery and pepper; cook, covered, stirring frequently, for 5 mins or until softened. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 min. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Cook for 1 min. Remove from heat.
4
Add sauce to the pasta with along the tuna, 2/3 cup of the cheese, onions, 2 tbsp of the parsley, lemon peel and juice, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared dishes; sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
5
Bake for 15 mins or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 5 mins. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp parsley. Serve with salad.

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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: 7 oz macaroni, 1 tbsp butter, 1 stick celery, finely chopped, 1 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

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