Tuesday, January 16, 2018


Creamy Tuna Pasta

Your favorite comfort food -- tuna casserole: reinvented! This creamy tuna pasta with peas is made in one skillet.
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3-4 servings

Ingredients
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms 
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon whole milk, separated
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 package (6 ounces) wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp lemon pepper 
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions
  1. In a large nonstick pot add in the olive oil and butter. Turn the stove to medium-high heat and once the oil is shimmering, add in the onion and mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes then remove with slotted spoon, leaving some smaller pieces in. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir for a few minutes until bubbly and browned.
  2. Add in 1/2 cup of the milk, the water, broth, and uncooked pasta. Add some salt and pepper to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper). Lower the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring often until the pasta is al dente (according to package directions) The pasta will continue to cook a bit over the next few minutes so don’t overcook it here.
  3. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon milk, Dijon mustard, lemon pepper, and thyme. Add the drained tuna and mix gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Let the pasta rest for about 6-8 minutes. It will continue to thicken and get nice & creamy. Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley as desired. Stir in the frozen peas. Enjoy immediately.

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