8/24/10

Tuna Noodle Casserole


This recipe is a throwback to the 80's. We used to looove when Mom made this, although admittedly we were pasta hogs. We would eat anything with pasta and as previously mentioned, we also loved Velveeta cheese, so this is clearly a winner!

A few weeks ago I decided to make it and the entire family ate it happily so try it out! If you aren't tuna fans, a can of chicken would work great too.



Tuna Noodle Casserole

12 oz egg noodles (I used whole wheat) cooked
12 oz tuna, drained well
1 c. frozen peas
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
1 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. Velveeta (about 15 thin slices, I used 2 % milk Velveeta.)
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 c. finely diced onion
salt & lots of pepper (easy on the salt, the cheese and soup are already salty)

1 c. crushed cornflakes
2 Tb melted butter

Boil noodles al dente, careful not to overcook! Add in the peas during the last minute of cooking noodles and drain everything well. In the same pot saute onion in the olive oil for a couple minutes. Turn heat to jedium low and add soup, sour cream and Velveeta cheese. Let cook, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted. Add in cheddar cheese, noodles and peas, and tuna, stir well to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. Pour into a greased 9x13'' pan. Mix cornflakes with the melted butter and top the casserole. Bake at 400 15-20 minutes.

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