Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Tuna Casserole Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 TBSPs butter, divided
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 TBSP all-purpose flour
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper

Recipe Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat 1 TBSP butter over medium-high heat.
Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms.
Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes.
Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine.
Wipe skillet clean.

In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour over pasta; toss to coat.

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