Curried Tuna Noodle Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced (can use button, about 3/4 pound)
• 3/4 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 3/4 cup green onion, sliced
• 2/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, 1%
• 4 cups medium egg noodles, cooked (about 3 1/4 cups uncooked)
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can solid tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat ritz cracker (about 7 crackers)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f. melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add the mushrooms, saute 6 minutes or until soft. add the peas, onions, bell peppers and curry; saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 2 place flour in a small bowl; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. add to mushroom mixture, bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. remove from heat; stir in pasta, parsley, salt and tuna. spoon into a 2-quart casserole dish. sprinkle with crushed crackers. cover and bake 20 minutes.