Best Tuna Noodle Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni or other short pasta
• Water for boiling
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710ml) whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry sherry (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 (5 ounce/142g each) cans tuna in water, drained well
• 1 cup (115g) frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup (100g) sliced mushrooms, sautéed until softened (optional)
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped pimentos (optional)
• 1 cup (100g) crushed potato chips (plain, kettle-cooked work best)
• 1/4 cup (28g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons (28g) melted unsalted butter