Zucchini Tuna and Macaroni Casserole

By lschull

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1 package (16 oz.) rotini noodles
• 3 tbsp. margarine
• 1/2 pound zucchini, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dill
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 can tuna
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. parmesan
• 2 tbsp. melted margarine

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rotini; drain.

Melt margarine in saucepan. Saute zucchini, celery and onion, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add flour, salt and dill. Stir until smooth. Add milk, a small amount at a time, stirring after each addition. Return to heat. Bring to slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Add grated parmesan; mix well.

In casserole dish, combine pasta with sauce and tuna. Toss gently.

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, crumbs and parmesan cheese. Mix and sprinkle over casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 to 40 minutes.