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Grown Up Tuna Noodle Casserole
File Under: Not So Bad For You
Serves 5-6
12 ounces of uncooked egg noodles
1 (12 ounce can) cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 (6 ounce) cans white albacore tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet peas
1 (13.75 ounce) can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Par boil the noodles just under al dente and drain.
In a large mixing bowl combine the noodles, the soup, 1 cup of the cheese, tuna, peas, artichoke hearts, onion, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 ½ to 3-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling. Remove, top with remaining Parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.