Description
Creamy, comforting, and easy to make, this Homemade Tuna Helper is a delicious stovetop dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (12 oz) tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk and broth, cooking until sauce begins to thicken, about 4 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add egg noodles and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in tuna and peas.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dry mustard or a splash of lemon juice to the sauce.
- You can also use canned salmon instead of tuna for a twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
