Tuna Casserole

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb whole wheat pasta shells
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• milk
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 (12 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tarragon
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil. salt the water, add the pasta and cook according to package.
• 2 place a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add the oil. add the onion and celery, cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then add the wine and reduce for 1 minute. whisk in the broth and boil for 1 minute to thicken. reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk; season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. when it bubbles, add the peas and tuna and cook until heated through. add tarragon.
• 3 preheat the broiler.
• 4 drain the shells, toss with the sauce and adjust the seasoning. place the pasta in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof serving dish and cover with parmesan. place the dish under the hot broiler and melt cheese.