Thursday, November 5, 2009

TUNA CASSEROLE

thanks to the pioneer woman tasty kitchen

1 Lb Of Whole Wheat Rotini Or Fusili Pasta
  • 2 Tbsp Of Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Of Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups Of Milk
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 Can Of Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 Can Of Tuna (white, Flaked)
  • 2 Cups Of Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • Step 1: Cook the pasta according to its package. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

    Step 2: In a sauce pot over medium heat, add the butter. After the butter has melted, add the flour and mix together. Let this mixture cook for a few minutes.

    Step 3: While the flour and butter are cooking, heat up the milk in the microwave or in a small sauce pot on the stove until warmed.

    Step 4: Now whisk in the warmed milk into the butter mixture, until thickened. This may take 5-10 minutes to thicken.

    Step 5: Now add the cream of mushroom soup and the drained can of flaked white tuna. Mix together and season with lots of black pepper.

    Step 6: In a large casserole dish, add the cooked pasta, along with the cream mixture. Mix together well and then add the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted and golden brown.

    Serve with steamed vegetables.