HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE

Hearty Tuna Casserole image

This isn't your Grandma's tuna casserole, but it is sure to please everybody in the family.

Provided by Ann L

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 363.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g