Retro Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole Recipes

RETRO TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni as directed on box. Cook and stir butter, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until onion is slightly tender. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; add tuna and peas.
• 2. Place macaroni in ungreased 2 quart casserole. Stir cheese sauce into macaroni. Sprinkle bread crumbs (I love Progresso's Panko bread crumbs) over top. Bake, uncovered, in 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
• 3. This goes nicely with a green salad on the side. And a glass of wine, if the mood dictates...

RETRO-METRO FANCY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place bread in a toaster oven on medium heat to dry and toast, 20 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then pasta; cook to al dente; drain.
• Place tuna in a small skillet; add in wine and just enough water to cover fish.
• Add bay leaf and peppercorns; bring liquids to a boil; decrease heat to simmer and cover skillet.
• Poach fish 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large deep skillet over medium heat; add in olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
• Add in shallots and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper; sauté gently for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle in thyme and flour; cook 1 minute, stirring with a whisk; whisk in chicken broth, then cream.
• Adjust seasonings; add in peas.
• Remove cooked, poached tuna to a bowl; flake fish with a fork.
• Add cooked noodles and tuna to the sauce; remove sauce from heat and transfer mixture to a casserole dish.
• Use the biggest holes on a box grater to grate the bread into large crumbs.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small cup in the microwave and pour melted butter over breadcrumbs.