Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake

Here is a recipe that my husband taught me to cook as his mum made this for him as a kid. It's on our menu at least once a month, it's simple, economical and tastes great with a tossed green salad and garlic bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) packet pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 2  cups cheese, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, pepper jack, etc. reserve 1/2 cup for the topping
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna fish (packed in water and drained)
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans  cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 3  dashes fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 2  tablespoons dried tarragon
• 2  cups  potato chips, crushed (UK Crisps)

Directions

1. Cook shell noodles till just al dente. Drain noodles and toss with the cheese of your choice.
2. In a large oven proof dish put tuna fish, peas, mushroom soup fresh pepper and tarragon. Add cooked noodles w/cheese to dish and combine really well.
3. Add the crushed potato chips/crisps on top. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
4. Cover with lid or foil.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45mins or until bubbly and heated through, removing lid or foil for the last 15mins of baking time.