ARIELLE'S FAVORITE TUNA CASSEROLE

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This tuna casserole is a great family weeknight meal. It's a creamy casserole with the perfect ratio of pasta, cheese, and tuna. The addition of sweet peas gives the dish a little crispness and sweetness that accents the savory cheese. Easy to make, this will be a popular meal. Note: In the last five minutes of cooking, we added...

Provided by Michelle Waco

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 can(s) white albacore tuna in water (6 oz each)
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, low sodium if possible) (26 oz each; family-size)
12 oz rainbow rotini pasta
8 oz shredded Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz Kraft shredded four cheese blend
10 oz frozen peas (organic preferred)
1 pinch pepper, to taste
1 pinch salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta al dente (9 minutes) or as directed on package. Drain.
  • 2. Combine in the pot pasta, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, peas, salt, pepper, and cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  • 3. Transfer into a covered casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • 4. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes prior to serving. Serving suggestions - serve with crusty bread and salad or green veggie. ;) Enjoy!
  • 5. Note: Sometimes I use 4 cans of tuna and reduce the cheese slightly - depends on our moods and how flaky I think the tuna is.

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