Classic Tuna Casserole ... Really excellence ...

Brunswick stew recipe for excellence. Once the butt of jokes food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if done correctly, is a very tasty and satisfying, unique dish. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its place on the list of classic American recipes.

Makes 4 servings of tuna casserole

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can of tuna (7 oz), well drained, broken into small pieces
• Peas 1/2 cup frozen, thawed, drained
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1. Cook macaroni in salted water according to directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and add a large bowl.
2. Melt the butter in a pan and fry onion and bell pepper over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Beat milk, mushroom soup, salt and pepper, and stir over low heat until the mixture begins to boil.
3. Add the cooked macaroni in sauce dish. Mix to mix in tuna, peas and 1/2 cup cheese and with a spatula. Pour 9 x 13 spread in a bowl with butter and remaining cheese. Stir Mix crumbs and olive oil smoothly and evenly distributed on the consistency of the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.