Broccoli Tuna Casserole

Make your dinner perfect with this amazing recipe of casserole combination that gives you the best texture to eat and enjoy.
Portions:8
Total time 1 hour
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • Whole-wheat egg noodles uncooked 5 cups
  • Butter 1 teaspoon
  • Onion chopped ¼ cup
  • Cornstarch ¼ cup
  • Milk fat-free 2 cups
  • Dried basil 1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
  • Salt ¾ teaspoon
  • Pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Chicken broth reduced-sodium 1 cup
  • Jack Monterey cheese 1 cup shredded, divided
  • Frozen broccoli florets 4 cups thawed
  • White tuna albacore in water 2 pouches 6.4 ounces each
  • Panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup
  • Melted butter 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • Cook the noodles according to the direction of the package, then drain them.
  • Put it into shallow 3 qt.
  • of a 13×9-inch baking dish with the coating of cooking spray.
  • After this, take a large nonstick skillet heat the butter on medium heat.
  • Add the onion, stir and cook it until it gets tender.
  • Take a small bowl, add seasoning, basil, thyme, milk, cornstarch, and mix it until it gets smooth.
  • Stir it in the pan, stir it in broth.
  • Let it boil, stir and cook until it gets thickened for just 2 minutes.
  • Stir it in the cheese of ¾ cup until it gets melted.
  • Stir it in tuna and broccoli.
  • Spoon it on the noodles, mix it well.
  • Sprinkle it with the rest of the cheese.
  • Toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter; sprinkle it on the casserole.
  • Covered and bake it for 45 minutes.
  • Bake and uncover it until the cheese gets melted for just 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Serve it and enjoy.
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