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18) Tuna Noodle Casserole with Curry-Spiced Cream Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 5 oz cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil noodles until just tender; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in flour and curry powder. Cook 1 minute, then whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  4. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Mix sauce with noodles, tuna, peas, and half the cheese. Pour into a baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.