Kittencal's Tuna-spaghetti Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces spaghetti, pieces (i usually just use a large handful of spaghetti, use the regular not thin or angel hair)
• 1/4 cup butter (can use a little more butter when frying)
• 1/2 lb fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional or adjust to taste)
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 -4 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder (i just use 1 small package oxo bouillon powder)
• 2 cups good-quality chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half cream (or use 18% table cream)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or use 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, i use seasoned salt)
• 2 (170 g) cans tuna (drained and hand-squeezed to remove any moisture)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• 2 chop the spaghetti coarsely. (i usually chop about 4-inches but it does not have to be exact).
• 3 cook the spaghetti until firm-tender (do not overcook the pasta!) drain and toss with 1-2 tablespoons butter or oil to prevent sticking.
• 4 in a saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat (can use a couple tablespoons more butter if desired, i always do!) add in the sliced mushrooms and cook stirring until they release their moisture (about 6 minutes).
• 5 add in onion, garlic and cayenne pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes.
• 6 add in flour and chicken bouillon powder; mix with a wooden spoon for about 1-2 minutes (the mixture will be slightly "clumpy").
• 7 stir in the broth and cream; bring to a light boil over medium heat whisking continuously until smooth and thickened.
• 8 turn off heat and stir in the parmesan cheese (or cheddar cheese if using) mix to combine until melted.
• 9 season sauce with salt and black pepper (i use seasoned salt).
• 10 add the cooked cream mixture to the cooked spaghetti; toss well to combine, then add in the tuna, green bell pepper and egg yolks; mix very well to combine.
• 11 transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
• 12 top with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
• 13 bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°f oven (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
• 14 if desired you may sprinkle about 1 cup (or more) grated cheddar cheese on top after baking but that is only optional.
• 15 delicious!