Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the drained tuna, frozen peas, and cooked noodles. Mix everything together gently.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This casserole can be assembled up to a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Just add an extra 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven. You can substitute the vegetables with whatever you have on hand - bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn all work well.
