Tuna Lasagne

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Melt 1/3 cu butter in saucepan or large skillet.
3. 3
   Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, saute until crisp-tender.
4. 4
   Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in milk.
6. 6
   Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Boil & stir for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Stir in tuna & pimiento.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    In ungreased 13x9x2 casserole, spread thin layer of sauce.
11. 11
    Layer 1/3 each of the noodles, cheddar cheese, and sauce; repeat 2 times.
12. 12
    In small pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add bread crumbs.
13. 13
    Stir until butter is absorbed; remove from heat.
14. 14
    Add parmesan and paprika; sprinkler mixture over top of casserole.
15. 15
    Cover with tin foil & bake for 30 minutes.
16. 16
    Remove foil & cook for additional 10-15 minutes.
17. 17
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.