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Fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole

The mixture of fresh vegetables and seasonings turns ordinary tuna into something exceptionally good. You’re sure to get rave reviews for this dish.
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Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 10 min., Bake: 30 min.

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 2 cups 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 9-ounce cans solid white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
  • 1 12-ounce package egg noodles, cooked
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted

Instructions

  • Melt ¼ cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped bell pepper, onion, and sliced mushrooms, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Whisk together flour and milk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Stir in tuna and next 4 ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Stir together breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over casserole, and bake 5 more minutes.
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Course; Casserole / Fish