Ingredients
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2
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2
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2
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1
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1/2
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1 - 2
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2
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1 1/2
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8
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Directions
Quick and Easy Stove-Top Tuna Noodle Casserole, This recipe is as easy as making a box of macaroni and cheese almost, and it’s a one dish comfort meal. I’ve been making this as long as I can remember, and don’t think I ever had a recipe for it. When I made it this week, I looked to see if it was posted, and I could only find recipes with “cream of whatever” soup or sour cream, and most of them required baking in the oven. This recipe is creamy and delicious from the simple bechamel white sauce. This is a flexible recipe, too. I love to use a generous amount of a mixed pepper blend, freshly ground, for seasoning because I don’t like bland food. I’ve also used lemon pepper seasoning, and/or freshly snipped chives and parsley. It’s up to you to choose your favorite seasoning or herbs to go nicely with the tuna. Tuna noodle casserole is one of the most popular American casseroles, and is common is any region of the U.S., Really liked it. So easy and fast and the ingredients list contains items I always have on hand. I doubled the amount of butter and flour like so many other reviewers and am glad i did. I’m on a low sodium diet so used NuSalt instead of regular salt and low sodium tuna from Trader Joe’s. Used lots of fresh chives from my garden. Came out really good!, So pleased to have found this recipe! I don’t necessarily object to those that rely on “cream of” soups, but since we don’t eat them, I rarely have them on hand–and anyway, prefer to cook this way. I followed the tweaks of reviewers who recommended doubling the flour and butter for the roux, and added some chopped red onion sauteed in butter. Also upped the seasoning with some celery salt, garlic powder, Old Bay, and a Pasta Seasoning blend. Otherwise followed as written, and it was delicious! Will definitely be making again.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cook the Egg Noodles. |
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2
Done
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During the Last Few Minutes Add the Frozen Peas to the Simmering Noodles; Then Drain. |
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3
Done
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Meanwhile, Melt the Butter in a Medium Saucepan Over Medium Heat. |
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4
Done
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Whisk in the Flour, and Continue Whisking For About 2 Minutes or Until the Flour Butter Mixture Starts to Turn a Beige Color a Very Light Colored Roux. |
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5
Done
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Continue Whisking and Slowly Add 1 of the Cups of Milk, Incorporating the Liquid as You Whisk; Then Add the Remaining 1 Cup of Milk. |
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6
Done
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Let It Come to a Gentle Boil, Stirring Regularly to Keep from Burning on the Bottom of the Pan as It Thickens. |
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7
Done
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When It's Thick Enough to Coat a Spoon and Leave a Strip Behind Where You Ran Your Finger Through the Coating on the Spoon, It's Ready to Add the Drained Tuna. |
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8
Done
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Break Up the Solid Tuna Chunks With a Fork and Mix Throughout the Sauce. |
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9
Done
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Add the Salt, Pepper, and Any Seasonings or Herbs. |
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10
Done
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Pour the Tuna Sauce Over the Noodles and Peas, and Serve. |
