Healthy Tuna Casserole With Peas

A Comfort Food Classic

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed family dinners for generations. It’s an easy dish to make and can be customized to your family’s preferences. Our version of tuna casserole is healthy and delicious, making it the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. The tuna, peas, and cream of mushroom soup make a rich and creamy sauce that is sure to please. It’s also a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables.

Ingredients

To make this version of tuna casserole you will need:

-Two cans of tuna, drained
-One can of cream of mushroom soup
-One cup of frozen peas
-Half a cup of shredded cheese
-One cup of cooked macaroni noodles
-Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas, and shredded cheese.
3. Add the cooked macaroni noodles and stir until all ingredients are combined.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
7. Let cool for five minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This healthy tuna casserole with peas makes a great weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. You can also add some crunchy French fried onions to the top of the casserole before baking for an extra crunch. This casserole also makes a great lunch the next day.

Variations

This healthy tuna casserole with peas can be easily customized to suit your family’s tastes. You can add other vegetables such as broccoli or corn. You can also switch up the type of cheese used or add other ingredients such as diced carrots or mushrooms. You can also replace the cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken.

Conclusion

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that can be easily customized to suit your family’s tastes. Our version of tuna casserole is healthy and delicious, making it the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. It’s also a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. So give it a try and let us know how it turns out!