ONE-PAN TUNA-WHITE BEAN CASSEROLE
This is not the classic, cream-of-something soup tuna casserole you may be familiar with. It's based on a recipe for a Breton tuna and white bean gratin from the food writer Diana Henry's cookbook, "Simple" (Mitchell Beazley, 2016). Several steps were eliminated, and an essential potato chip topping was added, which may put it squarely into tuna casserole territory. But you can call it whatever you like. (This recipe is part of the From the Pantry series, started in the days after the coronavirus lockdown.)
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, casseroles, seafood, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In an ovenproof skillet, sauté a chopped onion (or shallots, scallions or leeks) in olive oil over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add red-pepper flakes, salt and garlic cloves. Throw in the rosemary sprig, if using. Add anchovy fillets, if using. Cook for another 2 minutes, until the garlic is slightly golden and very fragrant.
- Add the white beans and the wine. Let it simmer until the liquid evaporates and the beans are soft, about 5 minutes, then mash the beans with a potato masher or a fork. Make them as smooth or lumpy as you like. You just want to release some of their starch. Turn off the heat.
- Now, add the milk and the tuna. If you have the oil-packed kind, add the oil. If you have the water-packed kind, drain them, and drizzle in more olive oil.
- Mash the tuna into the beans, leaving it a little chunky. Mix in the herbs, lemon zest and add lots of black pepper. Finally, mix in 2 to 4 tablespoons of any kind of grated cheese. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet, and top it with potato chips. Scatter on more grated cheese, about another 2 tablespoons, and dot the top with little nuggets of butter.
- Bake until the tuna mixture bubbles around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. If you want the potato chips to get more brown, you could run the whole pan under the broiler. Finish with lemon juice.
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Lyla Taylor
[email protected]This casserole looks really easy to make. I'm definitely going to try it.
Antai Joy
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tuna, but I might try this casserole with salmon instead.
Kllmi Ghjlk
[email protected]This casserole looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
UZZAL islam
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'll like this casserole, but it's worth a try.
Yva
[email protected]This casserole looks a little bland. I might add some extra spices or herbs.
Thapa Ujjwal
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of tuna and white beans, but I'm willing to try it.
Touheed Khan
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Shelmith Mwende
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal, but it's also fancy enough for a special occasion.
Hloniphani Ncube
[email protected]I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat.
Sk sumon Rana
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Malik Alyas
[email protected]I added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to this casserole for extra flavor and nutrition.
Sayan Jr
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The white beans and cheese help to balance out the flavor of the tuna.
Raman Dadmand
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. Tuna and white beans are both very affordable ingredients.
Tamlyn Hewett
[email protected]I love that this casserole is made in one pan. It makes cleanup a breeze!
James Koontz
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a potluck or a crowd-pleasing dish.
abrar ullah
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. It's not something I would have thought to make on my own, but it turned out really well. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is creamy and comforting.
Ans Mohiuddin
[email protected]This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and my kids love it. I usually add some extra veggies to sneak in some more nutrition.
Abdul muhaimmen Khan
[email protected]I'm always looking for easy and affordable meals, and this casserole fits the bill. It's quick to prepare and uses ingredients I usually have on hand. The taste is great too!
Ona Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The tuna and white beans were a great combination, and the cheesy sauce was just perfect. Will definitely be making this again.
Ali Me
[email protected]Tuna and white beans? I was skeptical at first, but this casserole proved me wrong. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. Definitely a keeper!