LC Tuscan Tuna Mac Casserole by gweneris

Source: Better Homes & Gardens

Ingredients

6 TBSP. butter 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green sweet pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 4 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup) 2 Tbsp. Tuscan Garlic Herb mix 3 cups egg noodles, cooked 2 6 oz. cans oil packed tuna, drained 1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil 1 tomato, sliced 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs TUSCAN GARLIC HERB MIX 2 TBSP. dried rosemary 2 TBSP. dried thyme 4 tsp. fennel seeds 4 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp dried marjoram 1 tsp. dried sage

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375. Coat 2 qt. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Melt 4 TBSP butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peppers and onions. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk until smooth, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese, 1 1/2 TBSP of Tuscan Herb Mix, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Fold in noodles, tuna and half the basil. Spread mixture in dish. Top with single layer of tomato slices. 3. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining melted butter, remaining Tuscan Herb Mix, 1.4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Top with remaining basil.

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