
Why make do with noodles? This tuna and
rice combination is fabulous!
Cheesy
Tuna Rice Dish
- 1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt - divided use
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated
Milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup instant rice
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 (7-ounce) can tuna
- Preheat oven to 375°F
(190°C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
Blend in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir in evaporated
milk. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, then stir in
shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Comine instant rice, chopped
parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Layer whole tomatoes, chopped onion, and tuna (drained) over
the rice.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes,
or until the rice is tender.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
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