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Suggest a better descriptionActive Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Directions
Prepare pan:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish, set aside.
Cook pasta:
Cook the egg noodles to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
cooked egg noodles in a colander
Make sauce:
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. When it foams, add the onion and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
cooking onions in saucepan
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture has a nutty smell. Slowly whisk the milk in, a little at a time, to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
making sauce in a saucepan with whisk
Assemble and bake casserole:
Stir the Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into the milk mixture. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in the tuna and frozen peas, then add the cooked noodles, stirring to make sure the noodles are completely coated with the sauce.
tuna noodle casserole in saucepan ready to be baked
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
tuna noodle casserole in a dish unbaked
Make topping:
While the casserole is cooking, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, crush the crackers with a wooden spoon or a potato masher. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the garlic powder to the crushed crackers. Drizzle the mixture with the melted butter and toss to coat.
crushed cracker topping for casserole
Finish casserole:
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with the cracker mixture, then bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the topping is browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Serving Size: 1 (308g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 476 | ||
Calories from Fat: 336 (71%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 37.4g | 50 % | |
Saturated Fat 23.2g | 116 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 97.7mg | 30 % | |
Sodium 176.8mg | 6 % | |
Potassium 404.7mg | 11 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g | 8 % | |
Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 29 % | |
Sugars, other 20.4g | ||
Protein 10.1g | 14 % | |
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Calories per serving: 476
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