Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Casserole

• 2 cups macaroni
• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups process American cheese
• 2 cups tuna in water, drained
• 2 cups tart apples, core/dice
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, soft

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. In saucepan, melt 6 tb butter or margarine over low heat.
3. Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt.
4. Add milk all at once.
5. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
6. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
7. Stir in tuna, diced apples and drained macaroni; turn into 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
8. Combine melted butter and crumbs.
9. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
10. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

The combination of flavors really works well in this casserole! I cut the butter down to 4 tbsp and sauteed some chopped scallion to add some flavor to the cheese sauce. Instead of processed cheese, I used sharp cheddar. After baking, the apples were soft, but still had a slight crunch. I think some fresh parsley or tarragon would be a terrific addition to this. I will certainly make this again. Thanx for sharing!