Tuna Casserole with Sarah Carey at Home - Everyday Food with Sarah Carey - #StayHome #WithMe

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while maintaining flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber; elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is healthier but more expensive; salmon is a cheaper alternative.

Boil water in a pot and add salt to it.

Add 8 ounces of egg pasta to the boiling water and stir.

Set a timer for 10 minutes to cook the pasta until fully done.

In a straight-sided skillet, melt 2-3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat.

Add chopped garlic to the melted butter and stir until fragrant.

Add a few tablespoons of flour to the garlic and butter to create a roux.

Gradually stir in stock to make a smooth sauce, ensuring no lumps form.

Bring the sauce to a boil to activate the flour and thicken it.

Once thickened to a silky texture, turn off the heat.

Grate some cheddar cheese into the sauce and stir until combined.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine everything together.

Stir in the drained canned tuna and season with black and white pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens