Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole

This is the tuna noodle casserole recipe my Mom always made while I was growing-up. It's delicious and hearty, and it's very easy to make. I've been told that isn't the way most people make it, but it's still my favorite :)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 6  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups milk
• 2  cups cheddar cheese (mild or sharp depending on your taste)
• 1  cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 6 1⁄2 ounces  canned tuna in water, drained
• 1⁄2 lb  egg noodles (cooked according to package directions and drained)

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet; then, add the chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add the flour and salt, and QUICKLY stir to make a paste.
3. Gradually stir-in the milk, and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
4. Next, simmer and stir until the sauce is thick and creamy.
5. Finally, stir-in the cheddar cheese, tuna, and noodles; then, remove from heat.
6. Serve immediately, or transfer to a baking dish for storage (it will last about 2 days in the refrigerator.) Enjoy!