Best 5 Uptown Tuna Casserole Recipe Rachael Ray Recipes

UPTOWN TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for noodles
• Salt boiling water and cook noodles to al dente
• While water comes to a boil, place oven rack in center of oven and turn on broiler
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with EVOO, a turn of the pan, and butter
• When butter melts into oil, add mushrooms and saut 5 minutes
• Then add leeks and garlic and allow leeks to wilt, 5-6 minutes
• Sprinkle flour over leeks and mushrooms and stir 1 minute
• Then whisk in wine for half a minute, then whisk in milk and half and half or cream and simmer a couple of minute to thicken and reduce sauce
• Then stir in Dijon mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper, to taste
• Stir in peas, tarragon and tuna, then return sauce to bubble and turn off heat
• Add cooked noodles to sauce, transfer to a casserole and top with Gruyere cheese
• Pop casserole in oven and broil until bubbly and brown, 3-4 minutes
• Garnish with chives or parsley and serve immediately

UPTOWN TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for noodles. Salt boiling water and cook noodles to al dente.
• While water comes to a boil, place oven rack in center of oven and turn on broiler. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with EVOO, a turn of the pan, and butter. When butter melts into oil, add mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Then add leeks and garlic and allow leeks to wilt, 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle flour over leeks and mushrooms and stir 1 minute. Then whisk in wine for half a minute, then whisk in milk and half and half or cream and simmer a couple of minute to thicken and reduce sauce. Then stir in Dijon mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in peas, tarragon and tuna, then return sauce to bubble and turn off heat. Add cooked noodles to sauce, transfer to a casserole and top with Gruyere cheese. Pop casserole in oven and broil until bubbly and brown, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with chives or parsley and serve immediately.

RENAISSANCE OF TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place pasta water on to boil. Salt water then add pasta and cook to al dente.
• While pasta cooks, heat a deep skillet over medium heat with extra-virgin olive oil. Saute garlic and onions until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tuna and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to heat through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and cook it down a minute then add cream and season sauce with salt and pepper. Toss hot pasta and peas with sauce and cheese. Serve on dinner plates and top with shredded basil.

RETRO-METRO FANCY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place bread in warm oven, 250 degrees F, to dry and toast, 20 minutes.
• Place tuna in a skillet and add wine, then water -- just enough to cover fish. Add bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring liquids to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover skillet. Poach fish for 12 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan, and 2 tablespoons butter--reserve remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add shallots and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Saute gently for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in ground thyme or poultry seasoning and flour and cook flour 1 minute, stirring with whisk. Whisk in stock, then cream. Adjust seasonings. Add peas.
• Remove cooked, poached tuna to a bowl and flake fish with a fork.
• Add cooked noodles and tuna to sauce. Remove sauce from heat and transfer mixture to a casserole or serving dish.
• Use the widest cutting edge on a box grater to grate the bread into large crumbs. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small cup in microwave and pour melted butter over bread, Scatter buttery bread crumbs and parsley over the top of the casserole. Serve immediately.

HIGH FIBER TUNA CASSEROLE FROM RACHAEL RAY RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil to cook the pasta. Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly, return it to the pot and reserve. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, one turn of the pan, and the butter. Cook the garlic and onion until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for another minute, then whisk in the chicken stock and half-and-half and season with salt, ground black pepper and nutmeg. Bring it up to a bubble and thicken. 4. Turn off the heat, then fold in the parsley, grated parmigiano Reggiano cheese, cannellini beans, spinach, tuna and penne. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place in the oven to brown the topping, about 10 minutes.