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Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

American
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56 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

56 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

480 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 46g
Fats 18g

About this dish

Egg noodles and flaked tuna are folded through a creamy homemade sauce with peas, then baked under a crisp golden breadcrumb topping.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Fish

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionfinely chopped1
  • Frozen peas150 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted butterdivided50 g
  • Whole milk500 ml
  • Parmesan cheesefinely grated30 g

Tins & Jars

  • Canned tuna in oiltwo tins, drained and flaked320 g

Dried Goods

  • Egg noodles300 g
  • Plain flour40 g
  • Panko breadcrumbs60 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable stock100 ml

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Large saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Melt two-thirds of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk and vegetable stock until smooth.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Simmer the sauce for 6 minutes, stirring often, until thickened, then season with salt and black pepper.

Approx. 7 minutes
5

Fold the drained noodles, flaked tuna and peas through the sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Melt the remaining butter and toss with the panko and parmesan, then scatter evenly over the casserole.

Approx. 4 minutes
7

Bake at 190°C for 18 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.

Approx. 18 minutes