Traditional Tuna Casserole
Traditional tuna casserole is a simple, quick-to-make meal, mentioned by Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion.
Total Time
80 minutes
Servings
4–8
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
Preheat oven to 350–400°F (180–200°C).
Mix all ingredients, except cheese slices, in a large casserole dish.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times.
1 hour
When macaroni is tender, cover top with cheese slices, and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.
5 minutes
Assemble all ingredients, except sliced cheese, in large skillet with 1–1½ cups (240–360 ml) hot water.
Bring to boil, and simmer 15 minutes, frequently stirring.
15 minutes
Melt cheese on top before serving.
- •This tastes great with a teaspoon or two of Texas Pete hot sauce.
- •You may substitute chopped chicken or turkey for the tuna.