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Tuna Casserole With Bow Ties Mushrooms And Parmesan Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this gourmet tuna casserole! Forget canned soup – this recipe boasts a creamy parmesan sauce with a subtle cayenne kick. Vibrant red bell peppers, green onions, and earthy mushrooms add incredible flavor and color. Adapted from Art Smith's "Kitchen Life," this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. For extra pizzazz, try topping with Ritz cracker crumbs instead of bread crumbs!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 619.7 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Tuna Casserole With Bow Ties Mushrooms And Parmesan

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How to Make Tuna Casserole With Bow Ties Mushrooms And Parmesan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-3 quart baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  3. While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 red bell pepper (1 cup, chopped) and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced) and 2 green onions (chopped) to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms release their liquid and are tender, about 6 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups milk and ½ cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
  10. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup bread crumbs (or Ritz cracker crumbs) and the remaining ½ cup parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

59g

Carbs

22g

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