CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA PEAS AND CORN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Creamy Tuna Casserole with Pasta Peas and Corn image

This is a more high end version of tuna noodle casserole. I sometimes add mushrooms too.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c fine breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 large onion diced
4 clove garlic minced
6 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 c milk
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 c heavy cream
16 oz box fusilli pasta
2 small can tuna drained
1 1/2 c each frozen peas and corn
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c freshly chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. mix the breadcrumb, parmesan cheese and melted butter together. Place in a pie pan and place in 300 degree oven to brown. Stirring a couple of times. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente drain reserving pasta water.
  • 3. Add butter to large saucepan. Stir in onions, and garlic cook until softened. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in the milk. Cook until thickened. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Cook until creamy adding pasta water if too thick. Stir in peas and corn. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in tuna and noodles adding more water if neccessary. Add lemon juice season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on the bottom or top of casserole when serving.

Keith Wright
[email protected]

Meh.


Guaffar Guaffar
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some vegetables to give it more flavor.


Corwin Roscoe
[email protected]

I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sushmita Sherpa
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would have been better with less salt or a different type of cheese.


naem Hosen
[email protected]

This casserole was easy to make and tasted great! I used a gluten-free pasta and it turned out perfectly. My whole family enjoyed it.


dedi pahirman
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of tuna casserole, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


Tr Tr
[email protected]

Yum!


Neo Vincent Seane
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think it would have been better with less cheese or a lighter sauce.


Shaniq trixsan Nyanzi
[email protected]

I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Nwachukwu Emmanuel
[email protected]

Not a fan of tuna casserole, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


Albert Gomez Jr
[email protected]

This casserole was easy to make and tasted great! I used a gluten-free pasta and it turned out perfectly. My whole family enjoyed it.


Elizabeth Vardaman
[email protected]

Meh.


Elijah Wilson
[email protected]

I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy topping.


Amare Workie
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some vegetables to give it more flavor.


Tayyab Habib
[email protected]

This creamy tuna casserole was an absolute hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The tuna, peas, and corn provided a nice balance of textures, while the creamy sauce brought it all together. Definitely a keeper!