Name: Lighter Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 -10 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles (or no-yolk noodles); 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil; 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced (about 1.5 cups); 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups milk (I used Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Original Unsweetened AlmondMilk); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper; 6 ounces baby Bella or button mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained; 1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 Tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs