Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

12 oz egg noodles

3 Tbsp buttermilk

1/2 white onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tbsp flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

2 cups frozen peas

1 6oz cans solid white albacore tuna

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup grate Parmesan cheese

2-3 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add pasta to prepared pan.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and saute 5 to 7 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
3. Once mixture has thickened, stir in peas, and tuna. Pour over pasta in the 9x13 pan. Add in cheddar cheese and toss to coat.
4. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until brad crumbs are lightly browned. Serve hot.
   
   
   Recipe from: the Stay at home chef