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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Family Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Family Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Diana Rattray
This flavorful tuna casserole is a family-pleaser you'll make again and again. Serve this casserole with a tossed salad for a perfect meal any day of the week.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (about 7 to 8 ounces) tuna, drained
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • buttered soft bread crumbs

Preparation:

Cook macaroni in boiling water according to package directions until tender, drain and rinse.

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add chopped onions and bell pepper and sauté over low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth and thickened. Add cooked drained macaroni, flaked tuna, peas, and about half of the cheese to sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture into 2-quart buttered casserole; top with remaining cheese then buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until nicely browned.

Tuna casserole serves 4 to 6.

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4 out of 5 4 out of 5
needs a little extra somethingApril 20, 2009By southernfoodluva
"I was a little disappointed in this recipe; I thought it would be tastier. I'll make it again, but i'll add at least another half cup of cheese, and also increase the amount of onion and green bell pepper. I almost added corn, and wish i had. I'll try it next time. It was simple and quick to make."

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