Tuna Pot Pie

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend or dash garlic and dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• dash dried thyme, crumbled
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked, or 2 small (6 to 7 ounce) cans
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• pastry for single 9-inch pie

Preparation:

In a large saucepan melt butter; add onion and cook over medium-low heat until tender. Blend in flour. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper, herb seasoning blend, paprika, and thyme. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbling and thickened. Fold in the tuna, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese. Taste and add more salt and seasoning if necessary. Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 425°. Roll out pastry to fit top of baking dish. With a sharp knife, cut several slits in the top crust. Place pastry on the baking dish; flute edges. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until crust is browned and mixture is bubbly. Serves 4 to 6.