Tuna Penne Bake

Chef mariajane's Note:

This is a classic comfort food. I hope you enjoy......

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 ½ cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (284 ml) can campbell's condensed low-fat cream of celery soup
• 2⁄3; cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 (170 g) cans tuna , drained and flaked
• 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
• ½ cup onion , coarsely chopped
• ½ cup mushroom , coarsely chopped
• cracked black pepper (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and adding peas for last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine in 2L (2 quart) baking dish, soup, milk, tuna, mustard, lemon juice and half of cheese. Gently stir in pasta, peas and onions and mushrooms. top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake at 400°F until bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes.