Tuna, Noodle, and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna, Noodle, and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces dried mushrooms (black Chinese, shiitake, etc.); 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (or substitute the next 4 ingredients); ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground mace; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon celery salt; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 (6 3/4 ounce) can tuna, drained; 14 lb grated gruyere cheese or 14 lb swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 ounces dried mushrooms (black Chinese, shiitake, etc.)
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (or substitute the next 4 ingredients)
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
1 (6 3/4 ounce) can tuna, drained
14 lb grated gruyere cheese or 14 lb swiss cheese

1
Soak mushrooms in milk for one hour.
2
Drain mushrooms, reserving the milk, and chop coarsely.
3
Preheat oven to 325F.
4
Generously grease a 9x12 baking pan with butter.
5
Melt butter over low heat.
6
Add the mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.
7
Whisk in flour, then the reserved milk, broth, and seasonings.
8
Increase the heat to medium and cook until sauce is thickened (about 3 minutes); set aside.
9
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and transfer to a bowl.
10
Add tuna to the pasta.
11
Stir in the sauce and 2/3 of the cheese; mix well.
12
Transfer mixture to baking pan and cover with foil.
13
Bake 45 minutes.
14
Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese over casserole.
15
Bake an additional 15 minutes.

6977

kcal

Calories

540

Fat

Carbs

453

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces dried mushrooms (black Chinese, shiitake, etc.), 2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Tuna, Noodle, and Cheese 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, Noodle, and Cheese Casserole

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