New Tuna Casserole
Our take on the classic hits the high notes: creamy, cheesy, fresh, and crunchy. Resist digging into the casserole right out of the oven. Letting it stand for 10 minutes allows it to firm up to the perfect consistency.
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Ingredients:
| 1 (16-ounce) package | ziti pasta |
| 1 (8-ounce) package | thin green beans |
| 6 tablespoons | butter, divided |
| 2 | medium leeks, thinly sliced |
| 2 (4-ounce) containers | fresh mushrooms, sliced |
| 1/4 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 3 cups | heavy cream |
| 1 cup | organic vegetable broth |
| 2 cups | (8 oz.) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese |
| 6 tablespoons | grated parmesan cheese, divided |
| 3/4 teaspoon | kosher salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 (12-ounce) can | solid white tuna in spring water, drained |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh chives |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped fresh tarragon or parsley |
| 1/4 cup | crushed potato chip |
| 1/4 cup | panko (japanese breadcrumbs) |
| 2 tablespoons | butter, melted |
| garnish: sliced fresh chives | |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 30 seconds to 1 minute or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, and sauté 2 minutes; add mushrooms, and sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer leek mixture to a small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
4. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; gradually whisk in Cheddar cheese and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.
5. Stir cream mixture into pasta. Stir in tuna, next 2 ingredients, beans, and leek mixture; transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
6. Stir together potato chips, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
7. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Source: myrecipes.com
