Tuna Noodle Casserole

Quite possibly the ultimate comfort meal, this American classic makes quick work of feeding a full house.

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Servings: 8
NoYolks Wavy Noodle

Ingredients

  • 6 oz No Yolks® Broad Noodles
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh sprig of thyme
  • 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tbsps all purpose flour
  • 5 oz tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400° degrees.  Add olive oil to a 7-quart stock pot, and sauté mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add broth,Worcestershire sauce and thyme sprig and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add cream cheese and uncooked noodles, stirring until creamy and smooth. Sprinkle flour over top of mixture.
  5. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken.
  6. Fold in tuna and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle on cheddar cheese and topping mixture. Bake uncovered 15 min.
  8. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.