MaryLee's Healthy Food and Easy Cooking - Tuna Casserole

Hello again,

Well I am just back from the dentist; I have had some work done so my mouth is pretty numb. Been advised not to eat anything for at least 3 hours and then nothing that needs me to bit down on or chew.

So what to make that is soft but satisfying and easy to make – Tuna Casserole

3 cups cooked egg noodles – egg noodles take very little to cook just place in boiling water for about 10 minutes till tender but not soft, drain
1 tbsp (tablespoon) light oil
2 tbsp flour
¼ cup low fat cheddar cheese grated
1 cup garden peas
1 - 6 oz tuna steak cooked and shredded or 1 can tuna in brine (water)
4 mushrooms sliced
1 green pepper seeded and chopped
1 chilli pepper seeded and chopped (optional)
½ tsp (teaspoon) ground black pepper
1& ½ cup low fat milk
1 cup bread crumbs – I prefer to use cereal such as corn flakes or cheerio’s and crush into crumbs easiest way to do this is put in bag and using rolling pin roll over them until crushed.

In large skillet over medium low heat add oil and flour stir till smooth about 1 minute. Slowly add the milk stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add the cheese continue to stir until mixed and cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

This is a great cheese sauce that can be used over vegetables or baked potatoes, but in this case its used in a casserole.

In oven proof bowl combine noodles, cheese sauce, vegetables and tuna, sprinkle with crumbs and bake in preheated oven 375 F or 170 C for 30 minutes.

Simple, easy to make, ready in less than an hour and it is soft to eat. Perfect.