Ingredients
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6
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1
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1
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3
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1 3/4
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1
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1
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10
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1
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2
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4
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2
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2
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Directions
The ingredients are simple canned tuna, mushrooms, peas, noodles in a homemade creamy sauce (without canned soup) finished with toasted breadcrumbs. Keeping canned tuna on hand is a great way to whip up quick lunches and dinners like the classic Tuna Melt or Tuna Macaroni Salad.,You can easily adapt this with different vegetables, swap the tuna for chicken, or even use whole wheat noodles. There are no rules to cooking, just have fun with it!,You start by making a simple white sauce which eliminates the need for processed canned soup.,Add any veggies you wish here. In this recipe used peas and mushrooms, you can swap them out for broccoli, asparagus, carrots, etc.,You can swap the egg noodles for whole wheat if you wish.,If you dont like tuna fish, you can even use chicken or salmon.,Yes, theres two ways to freeze it. A make-ahead method or you can freeze the leftovers.,Chickpea Tuna Salad,Tuna Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Yogurt Dressing,Canned Tuna Ceviche,Tuna Macaroni Salad,Italian Tuna and Brown Rice Salad
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Steps
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1
Done
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Melt the Butter in a Large Deep Skillet Add Onions and Cook on Medium Heat Until Soft, About 5 Minutes |
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2
Done
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Add the Flour and a Pinch of Salt and Stir Well, Cooking an Additional 2-3 Minutes on Medium-Low Heat |
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3
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375. Lightly Spray 9 X 12 Casserole With Butter Flavored Cooking Spray. |
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4
Done
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Slowly Whisk in the Chicken Broth Until Well Combined, Increasing Heat to Medium and Whisking Well For 30 Seconds, Then Add the Milk and Bring to a Boil. |
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5
Done
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When Boiling, Add Sherry, Mushrooms and Petite Peas, Adjust Salt and Pepper to Taste and Simmer on Medium, Mixing Occasionally Until It Thickens (about 7 to 9 Minutes). |
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6
Done
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Add Drained Tuna, Stirring Another Minute. |
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7
Done
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Remove from Heat and Add the Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar and Mix Well Until It Melts. Add the Noodles to the Sauce and Mix Well Until Evenly Coated. |
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8
Done
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Pour Into Casserole and Top With Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs. Spray a Little More Cooking Spray and Top and Bake For About 25 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Place Under the Broiler a Few Minutes to Get the Crumbs Crisp (careful not to Burn). |
