Mediterranean Tuna Noodle Casserole
You can never have too many American recipes, so give Mediterranean Tuna Noodle Casserole a try. One serving contains 383 calories, 16g of protein, and 20g of fat. This recipe serves 8. For $1.17 per serving, this recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Winter event. A mixture of artichoke hearts, wide egg noodles, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. 23 people were glad they tried this recipe. A few people really liked this main course. It is brought to you by Everyday Home Cook. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 63%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Tuna Noodle Casserole, Tuna Noodle Casserole, and Tuna Noodle Casserole.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 green onions, sliced
4 cups milk
1/3 cup (extra virgin) olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 red bell pepper, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 2.6 oz pouches (or 3 6-oz cans, drained) tuna (in oil or water)
5 heaping cups uncooked wide egg noodles
Equipment:
sauce pan
oven
frying pan
pot
bowl
aluminum foil
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 13?x9? pan or two 8? square pans. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, season with salt and pepper, and saute until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Gradually add milk to pan, stirring well after each addition to avoid lumps. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly.Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes short of recommended cooking time. Drain and set aside.After sauce has simmered and noodles are cooked, add both to a large bowl along with artichokes, green onions, and tuna. Pour into serving dish(es). Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.To Freeze: Prepare up until baking. Let cool to room temperature and cover with foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, bake covered at 400 degrees F for 2 hours. Uncover, and bake another 20 minutes. To bake from thawed (overnight in refrigerator), bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake another 20 minutes.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 13?x9? pan or two 8? square pans. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add peppers, season with salt and pepper, and saute until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add flour, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Gradually add milk to pan, stirring well after each addition to avoid lumps. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly.Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes short of recommended cooking time.
4. Drain and set aside.After sauce has simmered and noodles are cooked, add both to a large bowl along with artichokes, green onions, and tuna.
5. Pour into serving dish(es). Top with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.To Freeze: Prepare up until baking.
7. Let cool to room temperature and cover with foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, bake covered at 400 degrees F for 2 hours. Uncover, and bake another 20 minutes. To bake from thawed (overnight in refrigerator), bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake another 20 minutes.
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