Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.

3. Prepare a white sauce in a medium size pot by adding 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of flour over medium heat.

4. Whisk together the butter and flour together for about 1 minute or until the roux becomes fragrant like pie crust.

5. Add about 1/3 cup of milk and whisk this together, the mixture will become thick.

6. When the sauce becomes thick, add an additional cup 1/3 of milk, stir together until this becomes thick.

7. Add the remaining milk and stir until sauce is smooth.

8. Add chopped onion, celery, drained tuna, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir to combine

9. Add shredded cheese to the sauce and stir until the sauce is smooth.

10. Reduce heat to low.

11. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cooked noodles and sauce.

12. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.