Grown Up Tuna Now Crab Casserole Recipes

MODERN TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon 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.

HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.

GROWN-UP TUNA (NOW CRAB) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pick the crab meat, removing any shell or cartilage. Set aside. Cook and drain noodles. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat four 1-cup-capacity baking dishes or one 9" round baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook until soft.
• Add tomato paste and garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes.
• Move pan away from the heat and add brandy or chicken broth.
• Return to heat and bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add 1 cup water, and simmer until thickened slightly - about 10-12 minutes.
• Strain mixture and stir in cream, remaining salt, and pepper.
• Add egg noodles, crab meat, and lemon juice and toss to coat.
• Divide mixture evenly among the prepared baking dishes, cover with foil, and bake until cooked through and the noodles are hot - about 20 minutes.
• Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

COMFORTING TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 teaspoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium , heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the cream cheese, tuna, pimientos and chives. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain noodles. Spread 1/4 cup tuna mixture into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the noodles, 1/2 cup tuna mixture and one slice of cheese. Repeat layers., Microwave remaining butter on high, stirring every 30 seconds; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

GROWN-UP TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cook the noodles as directed on package and drain; do not overcook.
• Stir tuna, onion, celery, mayonnaise and salt into noodles.
• Mix the soups and milk in a small saucepan. Heat through, stirring constantly.
• Add the cheese to the soups and stir until it melts.
• Pour over the noodle mixture and gently mix.
• Bake uncovered in 2 two-quart buttered casserole dishes for 30 minutes.