Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe: My Elevated - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) egg noodles
• Water for boiling
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) salt, for pasta water
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 1 cup, 120g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720ml) whole milk, warmed
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 cup (115g) frozen peas
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pimentos (drained), or roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup (20g) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 (5-ounce/142g) cans tuna in water, drained
• 1/4 cup (50g) mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup (90g) crushed potato chips OR 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese OR 1 cup (70g) panko breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons (30ml) melted butter