{"id":12835,"date":"2011-01-06T09:19:13","date_gmt":"2011-01-06T13:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=12835"},"modified":"2011-01-07T03:48:58","modified_gmt":"2011-01-07T07:48:58","slug":"tuna-noodle-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2011\/01\/tuna-noodle-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuna Noodle Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole2.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12838\" title=\"Tuna Noodle Casserole\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Tuna Noodle Casserole is a new one for me.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t eat it growing up.\u00a0 My mom might have made it once but eating warm tuna sort of threw me for a loop and I didn&#8217;t dig on it.\u00a0 At all.\u00a0 No one must of liked it because she never made it again. My previous tuna experience was tuna salad which of course is cold, that I can handle. Warm tuna, not so much.<\/p>\n<p>I know it&#8217;s a staple and source of comfort food for many though and that includes Scott.\u00a0 They apparently had it in their dinner rotation and somehow a box with a giant hand on it was part of the equation.<\/p>\n<p>I never made it for him because I couldn&#8217;t get past the idea of warm tuna.<\/p>\n<p>Then a few months ago I decided to give it a try.\u00a0 Hey I&#8217;m eating lots of new stuff I never liked before, might as well hit up tuna noodle and see what it has to say for itself.<\/p>\n<p>A meal made of some pantry goods is a great way to use up products while keeping costs low.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Tuna Noodle Casserole<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 6.5oz Package of Tuna<\/li>\n<li>1 12oz Package of Whole Wheat Egg Noodles<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Large Onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 Medium Carrots, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2C Peas (fresh or frozen)<\/li>\n<li>2C Chopped Green Beans, bite size pieces (fresh or frozen)<\/li>\n<li>2 Cloves Garlic, grated<\/li>\n<li>2 Tomatoes, seeded and chopped<\/li>\n<li>3TBSP All-Purpose Flour<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2C Chicken Stock<\/li>\n<li>1\/2C So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2C Shredded Cheddar, plus more for topping<\/li>\n<li>1tsp Soy Sauce<\/li>\n<li>2tsp Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<li>2TBSP Dijon Mustard<\/li>\n<li>Big Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes<\/li>\n<li>Salt and Pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Olive Oil for sauteeing (About 2TBSP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bring a large pot of water to boil.\u00a0 Add in the noodles and cook about halfway through.\u00a0 Drain and set aside.\u00a0 In a large high sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.\u00a0 Add in onions and carrot, plus seasonings.\u00a0 Stir and allow to sautee for about 3-4 minutes.\u00a0 Add in the green beans, peas and grated garlic, combine and cook for about a minute.\u00a0 Sprinkle in the flour and stir until all the other ingredients are coated.\u00a0 Cook for about 1-2 minutes.\u00a0 Slowly add in the chicken stock while stirring the ingredients.\u00a0 Add in the soy sauce and dijon once the chicken stock is added and combined.\u00a0 Stir, then slowly add in the coconut milk and stir.\u00a0 Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes.\u00a0 The mixture should thicken by this point, add in the tuna and stir mixture.\u00a0 Then add in the 1\/2C cheddar and stir until the cheddar is melted.\u00a0 Add in the noodles to the mixture, combining the ingredients well.\u00a0 In a large, greased (with nonstick spray or olive oil) casserole dish, add in the tuna noodle mixture.\u00a0 Place dish in oven and cook for about 10 minutes or until bubbling.\u00a0 Sprinkle with more cheddar on top and add on the chopped tomatoes.\u00a0 Place back in oven till the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are warmed through.<\/p>\n<p>Remove and serve!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12837\" title=\"Tuna Noodle Casserole \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Tuna_noodle_casserole.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>First of all you know I cannot make a casserole style dish without some veggies to go with it.\u00a0 I think peas may be common in tuna noodle but I&#8217;m not positive.\u00a0 I was flying without a net on this one!<\/p>\n<p>I was really pleased with the way this turned out!\u00a0 It was exactly what I expected tuna noodle casserole to be like! I was able to handle the warm tuna with no problem. The dish has protein, veggies, and whole grain pasta which makes it a great healthy alternative to traditional tuna noodle casserole.\u00a0 Apparently that has like potato chips or something on top?\u00a0 Oh my!<\/p>\n<p>Next time I might do it minus the tomatoes.\u00a0 Not that they were bad but I think I might like the dish without them a little more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/tuna_noodle_casserole3.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12836\" title=\"Tuna Noodle Casserole \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/tuna_noodle_casserole3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/tuna_noodle_casserole3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/tuna_noodle_casserole3.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This dish makes great leftovers which are so much better the next day!\u00a0 Easy to reheat in the microwave and great to eat while snug on the couch watching a movie.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, like all my recipes, this is wide open to interpretation. If you want to use milk instead of coconut milk, please do! More cheese? Do it! No veggies or more veggies, knock your socks off! Remember recipes are guidelines, not set in stone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you eat tuna noodle casserole growing up?\u00a0 Did you like it or hate it?\u00a0 Have you made it since?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Have fun guys, and remember, always play with your food! Enjoy! <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuna Noodle Casserole is a new one for me.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t eat it growing up.\u00a0 My mom might have made it once but eating warm tuna sort of threw me for a loop and I didn&#8217;t dig on it.\u00a0 At all.\u00a0 No one must of liked it because she never made it again. 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