Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 +1/2 cup milk
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese blocks
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (6 oz) Can dried onions

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. In a large pot of salted water, boil noodles until al dente. Drain well.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine flour, butter, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and ingredients are combined evenly. Add milk, and whisk until the sauce thickens (usually it is at the proper consistency by the time it begins to boil). Add cheese to mixture, and whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Stir intuna, peas, and noodles.
5. Spread evenly in prepared dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.