Tuna Casserole


  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 large can tuna
  • ½ package baby peas
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  1. Cook macaroni
  2. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
  3. Stir in flour with a wire whisk.
  4. Cook over low heat for three minutes, stirring constantly.  
  5. Do not allow the mixture to brown.
  6. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly.
  7. Cook over low heat for 3-5 more minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
  8. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese until it bends and mixture is smooth.
  9. Into this sauce, mix  macaroni, tuna and peas.
  10. Pour into a baking dish. 
  11. Top with additional shredded cheese and bake at 350′ for about 30 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble.