Serves 4 - 6.
- 1 box Tri-Color Rotini
- 1/2 cup Saltines, crushed or Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 3 stocks Celery, sliced
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 (6 oz.) cans Tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1/4 cup Roasted Sweet Red Peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup Crimini Mushrooms, chopped (optional)
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375* degrees F.
- In large saute pan, saute celery, mushrooms and onion in butter over medium-high heat till tender.
- Stir in flour, salt, dry mustard and black pepper till flour is disolved.
- Add milk, cook and stir until slightly thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat, add cheese, tuna, red peppers and noodles, stir till combined.
- Transfer to casserole dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden.
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