Microwave Tuna Noodle Casserole

This is one surefire dish that gets my picky 2 year old to eat anything in the "protein" group; he always asks for more. It's easy, delicious and creamy. The french fried onions and cheese (I've always used shredded cheddar) are the key ingredient in this recipe. Show more

Ready In: 21 mins

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
  • 1  cup milk
  • 3  cups  hot cooked rotini pasta or 3  cups  egg noodles (2 cups uncooked)
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 1 13 cups  durkee french  French-fried onions, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen peas and carrots
  • 12 cup  shredded cheddar cheese or 12 cup  grated parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. Combine soup and milk in a 2 quart microwavable shallow dish.
  2. Stir in pasta, tuna, 2/3 cup French Fried Onions, vegetables and cheese.
  3. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring halfway through cooking time.
  4. Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions and microwave for 1 minute or until onions are golden.
  5. For oven baking, follow steps 1 and 2 then top casserole with the remaining 2/3 cup onions and bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 30 minutes or until onions are golden.
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