Serving: 4 servings

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Cream of Mushroom

• 4 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 white onion (small dice)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) fresh mushrooms sliced
• 1 tsp chopped chives
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1-2 tsp salt adjust to taste
• 1/2-1 tsp black cracked pepper adjust to taste
• 1 bouillon cube, crumbled (mushroom or chicken)
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional) 
• 1/2 cup of white wine (optional)

Additional Ingredients

• Egg noodles (350 g) or follow this recipe
• 1 can of tuna in water
• 1 tsp chives (garnish)
• 1/4 cup of pasta water

How to Make Creamy Mushroom Tuna Casserole:

1. In a sauce pan, add butter (1 tsp oil optional) on medium heat until melted.
2. Add onion, liquid smoke (optional) and cook until sautéd (2-3 minutes).
3. Add garlic, parsley, cayenne pepper, and chives to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. At this point, you can add white wine and cook for an additional 3 minutes. (optional)
6. Add 6 tablespoons of sifted flour and whisk thoroughly for 2 minutes.
7. Once combined, add stock and bring to a soft boil.
8. Once boiling, lower heat to low-medium heat and add salt, pepper, and a crumbled mushroom bouillon cube.
9. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until well-thickened.
10. Once reduced, add cream or half and half and one can of shredded tuna. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
11. While simmering, put a pot of water on high heat for the egg pasta. Once boiled add the pasta. Cook for 5-10 minutes depending on how you like it.
12. Once cooked, strain pasta and place back in its pot.
13. Keep 1/4 cup of pasta water and add to simmering mushroom sauce. Cook for 5 more minutes.
14. Once finished, pour the cream of mushroom sauce into the pasta and stir thoroughly.
15. Plate in a casserole dish and garnish with chopped chives.
16. Serve and enjoy.