Lighter Tuna Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles (or no-yolk noodles)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk (I used Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Original Unsweetened AlmondMilk)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced (about 1.5 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 6 ounces baby Bella or button mushrooms, sliced