NO YOLKS® Tuna Noodle Casserole

Nothing says comfort like a golden, bubbly, delicious tuna casserole made with always smooth, firm and delicious NO YOLKS® Noodles.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 ounces NO YOLKS® Extra Broad Noodles
• 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine topping ingredients and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add olive oil to a 7-quart stock pot, and saute mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce and thyme sprig and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese and noodles, stirring until creamy and smooth. Sprinkle flour over top of mixture. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in tuna and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle on Cheddar cheese and topping mixture. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.