Tuna Tetrazzini

This recipe is the definition of classic comfort food, it's perfect for a cloudy day while snuggling with the ones you love. Mind you we haven't had many of those days this year this recipe happened to land on the perfect day in need of some warm comfort food.

Tuna Tetrazzini

Ingredients
1 1/2 C chopped onions
1 1/2 C frozen peas
6 T unsalted butter
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lb white button mushrooms, ends trimmed, sliced
1 1/2 tsp Emeril Esence, recipe follows
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 C all-purpose flour
1/4 C dry white wine, can substitute with additional chicken stock
2 C chicken stock
1 3/4 C. heavy cream
16 oz wide egg noodles
4 (6-oz) cans of solid tuna
1 T chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 C bread crumbs

Directions
Saute the onions in 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the mushrooms, Essence, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and have released their liquid, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and chicken stock and cook, stirring, until smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and very flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside. Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.

When the sauce has thickened, add the noodles, tuna, peas, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan to the skillet and stir until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole and top with the bread crumbs. Bake uncovered until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Emeril's ESSENCE
2 1/2 T paprika
2 T salt
2 T garlic powder
1 T black pepper
1 T onion powder
1 T cayenne pepper
1 T dried oregano
1 T dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
yields 2/3 c