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Hearty Tuna Casserole

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  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • cooking spray
    • 3 cups uncooked egg noodles

  • Protein

    • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • Vegetables

    • ½ cup chopped celery
    • â…“ cup chopped green onions
    • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
    • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • Dairy

    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • â…“ cup sour cream

  • Condiments

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard

  • Spices & Seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ÂĽ teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3

Add tuna, celery, and green onions to the noodles. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, thyme, and salt until well combined.

4

Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish, then layer 1/2 of the zucchini slices over top. Repeat layers once more, then sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the entire casserole.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

6

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped tomato before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

356

Calories

  • 19g
    Protein
  • 16g
    Carbs
  • 25g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

To enhance flavor, consider adding freshly ground black pepper or dried parsley as garnish.Use whole-grain egg noodles for additional fiber content.Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a microwave or conventional oven.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.