Natali's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Submitted by rusted_essence

"I had been craving this for a while. I looked at a few recipes but figured I would create my own with what i needed to use up. This was the result... It is different, but tasty and the next day it is even better."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 (7 ounce) cans tuna
• 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 4 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
• 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (fine chop)
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 yellow pepper, and
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper
• 1 ounce pimiento
• 2⁄3 cup white breadcrumb
• 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 cup French-fried onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Cook egg noodles and set aside.
2. saute chopped veggies in butter until tender.
3. mix soup milk sour cream tuna and all veggies together.
4. salt and pepper to taste.
5. combine with egg noodles in a greased 13x9 pan.
6. top with bread crumbs and bake covered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
7. uncover sprinkle with cheese and fried onions and bake 5- 10 more minutes ENJOY!