An American pantry casserole with tuna, pasta, creamy mushroom sauce, peas, cheese, and a crisp crumb topping.
20 min prep 30 min cook 5 min rest
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Boil the fusilli in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package time, then drain.
Slice the mushrooms and cook them with half of the butter for 6 minutes, until their liquid evaporates.
Add the remaining butter and cook the flour for 2 minutes.
Add the milk and cream gradually to make a smooth sauce, then stir in the salt and black pepper.
Mix the tuna, peas, pasta, and mushroom sauce in a baking dish.
Sprinkle the kashar cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
Bake the casserole at 190°C for 22 minutes, until the top is browned.
Rest the dish for 5 minutes after it comes out of the oven, then serve.
💡 Tip: Drain the pasta very well but do not let it dry completely; a little starchy water helps the creamy sauce hold together in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the tuna casserole hot and serve it as a weekday dinner with lemony lettuce salad and pickles if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
26
g protein
44
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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