So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This one is very nearly like the way my mom used to make TNC. Using Ruffles potato chips is a must."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups egg noodles (or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1 cup potato chips, crushed (Ruffles)

directions

1. Prepare noodles by following the package directions (make sure to season the water with a little salt); drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in the onion and stir/saute 2-3 minutes or until soft.
4. Whisk in the mushroom soup, milk, and lemon juice.
5. Season to taste with pepper; stir and cook about 4 minutes or until sauce is smooth, thickened slightly , and bubbling; remove pan from heat.
6. Add the noodles, frozen peas, and tuna to the mushroom sauce; stir to combine.
7. Tranfer mixture to a greased 2 quart casserole; smooth top with a rubber spatula.
8. Scatter the potato chips evenly over the top.
9. Bake in a 425° oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and the potato chips turn golden brown.

Reviews

[tara_stahl]

Really yummy.

 

[dermitt3]

next time i'll double recipe because the kids ate it all. next time i'll leave out the lemon. thanks!

 

[jean]

This made a delicious meal for Lent. I added a half cup chopped celery with the onion.