Best Nifs 30 Minute Tuna Casserole Recipes

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NIF'S NOTHING FANCY TUNA CASSEROLE



Nif's Nothing Fancy Tuna Casserole image

Another simple yet satisfying home meal that you can make in no time. A huge hit with kids, big and small. Also very easy on the bank account! If you don't have 2 cans of tuna, just use one. Quarter your canned whole mushrooms if that's what you have. Use a shaped pasta like macaroni, rotini, penne, something to hold the sauce. Add any veggies, seasonings, etc. that you think your family might like. Also freezes very well. Enjoy!

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Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dry pasta, shaped (I use Catelli Smart but you can use whole wheat or whatever you prefer)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water (flaked or chunk, drained)
1 (10 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in salted water, as directed. While pasta is cooking, spray a 2 quart casserole with nonstick spray; open cans of tuna, soup and mushrooms.
  • Drain pasta, return to pot and add all other ingredients. Mix well and pour into casserole dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes. You just need the casserole to heat through. Remove from oven when cheese has completely melted and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

NIF'S TUNA CASSEROLE TO GO



Nif's Tuna Casserole to Go image

My DS's love my tuna casserole (see Recipe #349613), but one of them does not have a microwave at school to heat it up. I came up with this cold version of it and they both really like it. I kept it simple because after a long day at work and then making a nice dinner, I don't feel like making high maintenance lunches. My guys are 12 and 14 and can eat a lot, particularly this! You can increase the amount to make a cold salad for a gathering. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups macaroni (or other shaped pasta)
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, flaked or chunk and drained
2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons half fat mayonnaise, I use Hellmann's
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed.
  • Mix all ingredients when macaroni has cooled. It doesn't have to be cold, but you don't want it to melt the cheese. Put in 2 separate containers and refrigerate.

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