Traditional Tuna Casserole

Traditional Tuna Casserole — a recipe, 8 ingredients, about 80 min.

Serves 4 · 80 min

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1–2 cans (12 ounces / 300 g) tuna
  • 1 cup (240 g) uncooked macaroni, or other short pasta
  • 1 can of peas
  • 1 can of mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • ⅛ cup (30 ml) milk
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces / 305 g) cream of mushroom or cheddar cheese soup
  • Several slices of cheese
Make it lactose-friendly
  • ⅛ cup (30 ml) milk → lactose-free milk, oat milk, or almond milk
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces / 305 g) cream of mushroom or cheddar cheese soup → lactose-free cream or coconut cream
  • Several slices of cheese → lactose-free or aged hard cheese (naturally lower lactose)

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350–400°F (180–200°C).
  2. Mix all ingredients, except cheese slices, in a large casserole dish.
  3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times.
  4. When macaroni is tender, cover top with cheese slices, and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.
  5. Assemble all ingredients, except sliced cheese, in large skillet with 1–1½ cups (240–360 ml) hot water.
  6. Bring to boil, and simmer 15 minutes, frequently stirring.
  7. Melt cheese on top before serving.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0