Classic Tuna Casserole

This hearty and tasty Classic Tuna Casserole will not let you down with its delightful mix of flavors featuring mushrooms, peas and tuna. Try it today!

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Where To Buy
NoYolks Wavy Noodle

Ingredients

  • 3 cups No Yolks Broad Noodles
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps margarine
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsps flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/3 cup French fried onions

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
  2. Melt the margarine in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion, bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to mix in. Add salt, thyme and pepper; stir again. Gradually add evaporated milk, stirring constantly, scraping up any browned bits in bottom of skillet.
  4. Add peas. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until milk is slightly thickened. Stir in tuna and cooked noodles.
  5. Spoon noodle mixture into a large, shallow baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle onion rings over noodles.
  6. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until onion rings and noodles are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let set for a minute before serving.