Curry Tuna Noodle Casserole

tncs Curry Tuna Noodle Casserole - This versatile, creamy recipe for curry tuna casserole is an innovative, amazing medley of two favorites, tuna casserole and curry. Can all be cooked stove top, or finished by oven broiling cheese on top, your choice. Either way, this simple, quick, tuna noodle casserole recipe is always a favorite.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Curry Tuna Noodle Casserole

1 can of flaked tuna
2.5 cups (before cooking) of small noodles like macaroni
1 can cream-of-mushroom or celery soup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen peas
1-3 tablespoons mild curry powder (to taste)
1-2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Topping (optional):
1/2 cup shredded cheese.
If you’re going to have a topping, pre-heat oven to 250 Fahrenheit

Directions to make Curry Tuna Noodle Casserole

Step 1:

Start cooking pasta according to package directions. When pasta is halfway done, put the soup, vegetables, water and tuna in a pot under med-high heat.

Step 2:

Stir as it heats up. Gradually add the 1/2 cup shredded cheese. When mixture is simmering/bubbling gently, add the curry, pepper and salt to taste.

Step 3:

By this time the pasta should be cooked. Drain pasta, then add pasta to the tuna curry mix. Simmer for another few minutes and serve. OR put the mixture in a casserole dish, spread the additional 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top, and put in the pre-heated oven. Turn on the broiler. Cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese is browned on top, and serve.

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Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

bkd_veg Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables - This scrumptious, saucy, tuna noodle casserole recipe, is astonishingly creamy as well as simple. Aside from quick and easy we think this is the “BEST” tuna casserole there is. Perfect for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time, but still want to eat healthy.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tuna, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

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 Baked Tuna Noodles and Vegetables

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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