Tuna Noodle Casserole
July 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Easy, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, New Tuna Recipe, Supper, Tuna
 | Tuna Noodle Casserole – This terrific, tasting, creamy tuna noodle casserole recipe is so quick and easy, you will be shocked at the flash of flavor it provides. Convenient, canned tuna fish, perfect pasta, still slightly firm, and crunchy fresh garden veggies, all smothered in a mouthwatering cream sauce with cheese! Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Tuna Noodle Casserole
6 ounces Egg noodles, cooked al dente, drained
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 10.1/2 ounce can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup Milk
2 – 7ounce cans solid white tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/3 cup Coarsely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup Sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup Chopped scallions with some green tops
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
3/4 cup Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Chopped toasted almonds
Directions to make Tuna Noodle Casserole
Step 1:Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 2-quart casserole combine noodles, thyme and salt. Set aside.
Step 2:Mix together the soup and milk in a saucepan and heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Add tuna, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts, scallions, mayonnaise and all but 2 Tablespoons of the cheese. Heat and stir until the cheese is melted
Step 3:Add cheese sauce to casserole and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with remaining grated cheese and almonds. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
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