This cheesy Tuna Casserole has a made-from-scratch sauce and a crunchy parmesan topping that puts this classic recipe over the top. Your family will love this version! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a classic American dish.

Ingredients of Tuna or Salmon and Veggie Pasta Casserole

  1. You need 1 1/4 cup of uncooked medium pasta.
  2. It's 2 tbsp of all purpose flour.
  3. It's 3/4 tsp of salt.
  4. Prepare 2 cups of milk.
  5. It's 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss).
  6. You need 2 cups of chopped fresh vegetables (broccoli or mushrooms).
  7. Prepare 2 cans (12 oz) of total) tuna or salmon in water drained.
  8. It's 2/3 of dry bread crumbs.
  9. It's 3 tbsp of butter or margarine, divided.

Tuna or Salmon and Veggie Pasta Casserole instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350..
  2. Cook and drain pasta al dente according to package instructions..
  3. In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cool over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heating to boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute. Stir in cheese until melted..
  4. Stir in pasta, vegetables and drained canned fish; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly..
  5. In small bowl mix bread crumbs and 1 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until topping is toasted..

Stock up on canned tuna or salmon packets and you'll be just minutes away from enjoying a heart-healthy entrée. Tuna casserole is a casserole primarily made with pasta (or rice) and canned tuna, with canned peas and corn sometimes added. The dish is often topped with potato chips, corn flakes, bread crumbs or canned fried onions. Like any casserole, this one is flexible. Tuna Casserole is a classic comfort food topped with crushed potato chips.

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