MOM'S CROCKPOT TUNA CASSEROLE

Mom's Crockpot Tuna Casserole image

Provided by Alicia .

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 can(s) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup (family size)
3/4 c milk
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 can(s) sweet corn, drained
1 can(s) sweet peas, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6-7 button mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste
16 oz garden rotini pasta, uncooked
2 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c crushed white tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

1. Drain and flake tuna. In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients except for the pasta, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the crushed tortilla chips.
2. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Stir in uncooked pasta. Pour into a large crockpot, cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 hours until the pasta is thoroughly cooked and casserole starts to firm.
3. Top with remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips and replace cover. Cook until cheese on top is melted.
4. **NOTE** If mixture is still very thick before initial cooking, add another 1/2 cup milk or water. Just be careful that it doesn't become runny.