Not Yo Mammas Tuna Casserole

Directions

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   Boil a large pot of water for the noodles.
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   Dont forget to salt the water.
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   It flavors the pasta.
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   Heres a tip: put the lid on the pot.
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   It boils faster.
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   Chop the onion.
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   (I used 1/2 sweet vidalia.
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   I chop onions with my Pampered Chef Food Chopper.
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   No crying and no mess.)
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    Put a skillet on medium-high heat.
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    Add oil to the pan, and then add the onions and mushrooms.
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    Season with salt and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the mushrooms start to turn brown.
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    (I broke the mushrooms in smaller pieces and added some minced garlic after about 4 minutes in just to give it a little flavor.)
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    Then add 1/2 cup chicken stock or white wine and turn up the heat a little higher to cook the liquid down, about 5 minutes.
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    Once the liquid is almost gone, add 3 tablespoons of flour to coat the veggies; stir and then add 3 more tablespoons and stir again.
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    Then add the milk, stir, and keep the heat at medium-high to heat everything up and bring it to a slight boil, stirring constantly so it doesnt scorch.
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    Add some pepper on top.
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    Quickly add the tuna, peas, and parmesan cheese.
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    Stir.
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    Drain and add noodles to sauce mixture.
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    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave.
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    When melted, stir in the breadcrumbs.
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    Transfer the tuna mixture into a 9 x 13 pan.
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    Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
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    Place under the broiler in the oven and cook until breadcrumb topping is brown and crisp.
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    IMPORTANT NOTE: Stand by the oven!
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    Dont leave!!
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    It doesnt take long to brown the breadcrumbs, only about 1 to 2 minutes.