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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Classic tuna noodle casserole! So cozy, so so creamy. Made with canned tuna, egg noodles and a crispy Panko topping!

Ingredients
  • 10 ounces wide egg noodles, about 4 1/2 cups
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large shallots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ cups half and half
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, rinsed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • For the panko mixture
  • ⅓ cup Panko
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in pasta, tuna and green peas until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste; sprinkle with Panko mixture.
  8. Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly. about 25-30 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
  10. for the panko mixture
  11. In a small bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, lemon zest and olive oil.