Tuna casserole was the first recipe I learned, but I didn't like the heavyness of 'cream of' soups. So I came up with this stove top version, with a milk based sauce its much lighter. Still creamy, delicious and full of flavor. Once you try it you won't go back.
Provided by Chef Shantal
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil water for pasta, cook according to package. Add frozen peas & carrots in last 4 minutes of cooking.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet, add onion and celery, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook on low for 10 minutes, until soft.
- In sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp butter, 1tbsp flour, whisk, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Add parmsean cheese, salt, pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried rosemary. Heat on low until thickened.
- Add tuna and lemon pepper, to onion and celery.
- Add tuna mixture to sauce, stir well. Toss with drained pasta and veggies.
- Add more cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1534, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 349.3, Sodium 1736.5, Carbohydrate 182.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 91.7
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