Tuna Noodle Casserole
Quite possibly the ultimate comfort meal, this American classic makes quick work of feeding a full house.
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
- Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- 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.
- Add broth,Worcestershire sauce and thyme sprig and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream cheese and uncooked noodles, stirring until creamy and smooth. Sprinkle flour over top of mixture.
- Stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken.
- Fold in tuna and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle on cheddar cheese and topping mixture. Bake uncovered 15 min.
- Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.



