Tuna Noodle Nicoise Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna Noodle Nicoise Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles; 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 3/4 cups); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/3 onion, grated (optional); 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley or 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley; 1 (12 ounce) can solid-white albacore tuna in water, drained; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/2 cup nicoise olives (optional) or 1/2 cup other black olives, pitted and halved (optional); 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 3/4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 onion, grated (optional)
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley or 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
1 (12 ounce) can solid-white albacore tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup nicoise olives (optional) or 1/2 cup other black olives, pitted and halved (optional)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

1
Cook egg noodles according to package directions, adding green beans to the cooking water during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
2
Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4
Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
5
Slowly whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
6
Remove from heat, and slowly whisk in 1 cup Parmesan, whisking until smooth.
7
Whisk in salt, red pepper flakes, and white pepper.
8
Add noodles and green beans, parsley, tuna, capers, grated onion(if using) and, if desired, olives; gently toss to mix well.
9
Add tomato, and gently toss to combine.
10
Preheat to 375u00b0F.
11
Transfer mixture to an 11- x 7-inch (1 1/2-quart) baking dish coated with cooking spray.
12
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over casserole, and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
13
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles, 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 3/4 cups), 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Tuna Noodle Nicoise 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 Nicoise Casserole

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