Tuna, Noodle, and Cheese Casserole

Submitted by brianl

"This is a little fancier than the average tuna noodle casserole. I found it in a cookbook I checked out from the library about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, I can't remember the title or author and I have been unable to find the book again."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 12mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 ounces dried mushrooms (black Chinese, shiitake, etc.)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (or substitute the next 4 ingredients)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 (6 3/4 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1⁄4 lb grated gruyere cheese or 1/4 lb swiss cheese

directions

1. Soak mushrooms in milk for one hour.
2. Drain mushrooms, reserving the milk, and chop coarsely.
3. Preheat oven to 325°F.
4. Generously grease a 9x12 baking pan with butter.
5. Melt butter over low heat.
6. Add the mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.
7. Whisk in flour, then the reserved milk, broth, and seasonings.
8. Increase the heat to medium and cook until sauce is thickened (about 3 minutes); set aside.
9. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and transfer to a bowl.
10. Add tuna to the pasta.
11. Stir in the sauce and 2/3 of the cheese; mix well.
12. Transfer mixture to baking pan and cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes.
13. Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese over casserole.
14. Bake an additional 15 minutes.

Reviews

[teriwinkle]

This was awful tasting. Not sure if this recipe was tasted before posting or not.Too much seasoning I am afraid.

 

[lorenlou]

Normally we like spicy food, but this we did not care for at all. Seasoning was overwhelming...sorry.