Lemony Tuna and Pasta

Name: Lemony Tuna and Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 6 ounces penne pasta; 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup); 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill); 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained; 1/2 cup finely crushed herb-seasoned crouton; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 small lemon, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional); fresh dill sprig (optional)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Better Homes and Gardens"

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4

ingredients

6 ounces dried rigatoni pasta or 6 ounces penne pasta
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
¹⁄₄ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill)
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
¹⁄₂ cup finely crushed herb-seasoned crouton
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
fresh dill sprig (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
Stir in flour, mustard, fresh dill, lemon peel, and pepper; gradually stir in broth.
Cook/stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly; stir in tuna and cooked pasta.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir the croutons and melted butter together; sprinkle over tuna mixture.
Bake, covered, for 15 minutes.
Top with lemon slices and bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until heated through.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving; if desired, garnish with capers and dill sprigs.