Make a Tuna Casserole
This is one for those days when you need to make a quick dinner for picky eaters. There is no muss and no fuss -- try it!
Ingredients
- 8 oz or 1/2 box of pasta shells
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 12 oz can tuna in water (drained)
- 1 can cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 can milk (use the celery soup can)
- 3/4 cup (100 g) mild shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (35 g) bread crumbs (Italian flavor)
- Green peas
Steps
- Set oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Boil pasta according to instructions on the box. Once the water is boiling, this should take around 10 minutes, give or take. Test the pasta continuously -- you'll know when it's ready by the tenderness and taste. Drain and pour into a casserole dish.
- Stir in cream of celery (or mushroom) soup, milk, salt and pepper. Stir well, thoroughly coating the pasta.
- Add in tuna and 1/2 cup of cheese. Combine until evenly spread throughout the pasta. If you went with more pasta, you may want to add more tuna and cheese.
- Sprinkle over top with bread crumbs and remainder of cheese. This gives it a crunchy, delicious texture on top of the casserole.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes. Check periodically, especially if your oven bakes unevenly. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve while warm. Keep room for seconds!
Tips
- If you have an oven safe pot you can cook the pasta, drain and add the ingredients in the same pot.
- If you want to add spices, (along with salt and pepper,) 1 tablespoon of dried onions, and 1 teaspoon of basil. The basil makes the tuna taste less fishy.
- As an option you can add any one of the following: frozen peas, carrots, cauliflower, or broccoli. Any frozen veggie will work.
- You can also follow the recipe but not bake it in the oven if you are in rush.
Things You'll Need
- Pot
- Oven-safe dish
- Spoon
- Measuring cup
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