ASPARAGUS TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use frozen asparagus when fresh is not in season. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pouches (6.4 ounces each) light tuna in water
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 cup multigrain snack chips, crushed
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. greased slow cooker. Stir in soup, mushrooms, red pepper, onion, lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours., Stir in asparagus and tuna. Cook, covered, on low until asparagus is crisp-tender, 1 hour longer. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Serve with cheese, crushed chips and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.