Cheesy Tuna Pasta Casserole Recipe: A Creamy Baked Tuna Casserole Recipe Swimming With Flavor by 30Seconds Food

Who says tuna noodle casseroles are boring? Not us! This easy, cheesy baked tuna casserole recipe with pasta, corn and peas in a flavorful sauce is a family pleaser. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces penne, rotini, fusilli or your favorite pasta, cooked according to package directions for al dente
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen pea
• 1 cup grated mozzarella, gouda, Gruyere or your favorite cheese

Here's how to make it: 

1. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. 
2. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly start add the milk and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the cooked, pasta, tuna, peas and corn. Mix well. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Top with the shredded cheese and bake about 5 minutes more. 

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