Tuna Noodle Casserole

INGREDIENTS

5 Tbsp flour

4 Tbsp butter

2 cups milk

salt and pepper to taste

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2 Tbsp butter (optional)

1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)

1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)

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2 cans tuna, drained

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 pkg penne pasta, cooked and drained

1 cup grated cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine flour, butter, milk, salt and pepper as in making a white sauce. (I usually place the milk and butter in the microwave for about a minute and a half.) Optional: melt butter and saute celery and onions until soft, not brown. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese. Place in a lightly greased 9x12 casserole dish and top with grated cheese. Bake until cheese melts.