Ingredients
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8 ounces spaghetti, pieces (I usually just use a large handful of spaghetti, use the regular not thin or angel hair)
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1/4 cup butter (can use a little more butter when frying)
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1/2 lb fresh sliced mushrooms
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional or adjust to taste)
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 -4 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder (I just use 1 small package OXO bouillon powder)
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2 cups good-quality chicken broth
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1 cup half-and-half cream (or use 18% table cream)
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or use 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)
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2 (170 g) cans tuna (drained and hand-squeezed to remove any moisture)
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2 egg yolks
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1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional or to taste)
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Chop the spaghetti coarsely. (I usually chop about 4-inches but it does not have to be exact).
- Cook the spaghetti until firm-tender (do not overcook the pasta!) drain and toss with 1-2 tablespoons butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- In a saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat (can use a couple tablespoons more butter if desired, I always do!) add in the sliced mushrooms and cook stirring until they release their moisture (about 6 minutes).
- Add in onion, garlic and cayenne pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add in flour and chicken bouillon powder; mix with a wooden spoon for about 1-2 minutes (the mixture will be slightly "clumpy").
- Stir in the broth and cream; bring to a light boil over medium heat whisking continuously until smooth and thickened.
- Turn off heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese (or cheddar cheese if using) mix to combine until melted.
- Season sauce with salt and black pepper (I use seasoned salt).
- Add the cooked cream mixture to the cooked spaghetti; toss well to combine, then add in the tuna, green bell pepper and egg yolks; mix very well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°F oven (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
- If desired you may sprinkle about 1 cup (or more) grated cheddar cheese on top after baking but that is only optional.
- DELICIOUS!