Weeknight Tuna Casserole Recipes

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.
• Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.
• Drain noodles and return drained noodles back to the pot; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or large deep skillet set over medium heat.
• To the melted butter, add celery, peppers and onions; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
• Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add milk; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Sauce will be thick.
• Pour the sauce over the noodles.
• Add flaked tuna and cheese to the noodles.
• Gently fold and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Transfer tuna mixture to the baking dish; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine crushed ritz crackers and butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
• Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.

WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• prepare and mix all ingredients in large bowl and put into covered casserole dish to bake for 30-45 min or until bubbly.
• May be topped with buttered bread crumbs if crusty top is desired.