Are you looking for a great tuna noodle casserole recipe? This classic American comfort food soothes the soul and pleases the palette. Many families have recipes for this one-dish meal handed down for generations. If you don't have a special recipe in your family, not to worry--this page will show you how to make tuna noodle casserole the traditional way.

• While there are plenty of variations of this recipe to be found, the basic ingredients are generally canned tuna fish, curly egg noodles, soup or broth and breadcrumbs. They are all baked together in a casserole dish, and may be served immediately or made ahead of time. The easy transportability of this dish makes it a favorite at pot lucks and housewarmings.

• 1/2 pound egg noodles
• 1 can tuna fish, drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 8 ounces button or crimini mushrooms
• 1 cup sweet peas
• 1 small white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Before getting started on the casserole, you will need to cook the noodles. Make sure to boil plenty of water for best results, to avoid gluey noodles (the water dilutes the starches released by the pasta). Then and add a pinch of salt and a splash of oil to your water. Cook noodles just to al dente. They should be soft, but not mushy, and have a bit of "bite" to them. Drain with a colander when finished.

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet on medium heat
3. Add onions and cook until transparent
4. Add mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic and peas
5. Salt and pepper to taste
6. Sautee until mushrooms just become tender
7. Add white wine and bring to a boil
8. Simmer for 5 minutes, until wine has reduced
9. In a medium saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat
10. Add flour and cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly
11. Add broth, whisking continually
12. Add half and half
13. Cook until thickened
14. Add to mushroom/pea mixture
15. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
16. Stir in tuna and noodles
17. Pour into greased baking dish
18. Top with cheese and bread crumbs
19. Bake 25 minutes, until top is golden brown