Wednesday, October 19, 2022

ELEVATED tuna casserole

 (I purchased several ingredients from Trader Joe's for this delicious dish)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Add to Saute Pan:

  • Mirepoix-1/3 c of chopped carrots, onion and celery
  • Mushrooms-8 oz chopped (I love organic brown)
  • 1 T OEVOO (organic extra virgin olive oil)
Saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.

Add:
  • jar of TJ's Alfredo sauce (16.9 ozs) or favorite Alfredo sauce or my vegan Alfredo
  • 1/2 c or desired amount of frozen peas (corn or other desired cooked veggie is optional)
  • two cans of favorite tuna fish drained
  • 1/2-1 c of shredded cheddar cheese or desired cheese (can save a bit to add on top if            desired---if you LUV cheese, add up to 2 c)
  • salt and pepper to taste (easy on the salt because tuna and cheese tend to be salty)
Mix well.

Add:
  • 2 cups al dente or slightly undercooked favorite noodles (I use TJ's Gluten Free Egg Fettuccine Noodles-cut into 4-6 inch pieces-if you cook them only drop in boiling water for 1 min or less)
  • Organic chicken or fave broth to desired consistency-I used about 1 c of organic chicken bone broth
Mix all together and pour into an oven-safe casserole dish.  Crush your favorite crispy, salty topping on top.

Bake until crispy and to desired golden color--about 20-30 minutes.
    
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