Zucchini Tuna and Macaroni Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
| Spiral or epoundsow macaroni - 1 package (16-ounce size) | ||
| Margarine | 5 Tablespoon (SAUCE) | |
| Zucchini | 1/2 pound (SAUCE) | |
| Celery | 1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced (SAUCE) | |
| Onion | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (SAUCE) | |
| All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup | ||
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon (SAUCE) | |
| Dried dill weed - 1 teaspoon | ||
| Milk | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (SAUCE) | |
| Parmesan cheese - as needed, grated | ||
| Tuna | 1 Can (10oz), drained (SAUCE) | |
| Bread crumbs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (SAUCE) | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
MAKING
2. Following directions on the package, cook macaroni; drain.
3. In a 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons margarine and sauté zucchini, celery and onion for 5 minutes with frequent stirring.
4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in flour, salt and dill until smooth.
5. Gradually add small amount of milk and stir after each addition.
6. Return the pan to medium heat and bring it to a boil; stir constantly.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
8. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix well.
FINALISING
9. In a large bowl, combine, toss macaroni and tuna with sauce.
10. Into a 2-quart shallow baking dish, put the noodle mixture.
11. In a small bowl, mix together crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons melted margarine.
12. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the casserole and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
SERVING
13. Serve hot.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
MAKING
2. Following directions on the package, cook macaroni; drain.
3. In a 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons margarine and sauté zucchini, celery and onion for 5 minutes with frequent stirring.
4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in flour, salt and dill until smooth.
5. Gradually add small amount of milk and stir after each addition.
6. Return the pan to medium heat and bring it to a boil; stir constantly.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
8. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix well.
FINALISING
9. In a large bowl, combine, toss macaroni and tuna with sauce.
10. Into a 2-quart shallow baking dish, put the noodle mixture.
11. In a small bowl, mix together crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons melted margarine.
12. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the casserole and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
SERVING
13. Serve hot.
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