grown-up tuna noodle casserole

Name: Grown-up Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat pasta (penne or macaroni noodle); 3 can(s) chunk light tuna, in water (drained); 7 ounce(s) canned black beans (drained); 7 ounce(s) canned sweet peas (drained); 15 ounce(s) canned fire roasted tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 5 tablespoon(s) hot sauce (base amount on how spicy you like)

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Jessica Caruso

Charleston, SC

Updated on May 28, 2013

This was a recipe I came up with just from opening my pantry, and grabbing as many cans as I possibly could. When I realized how healthy it would be with the absence of a "sauce" I felt pretty proud of making a healthy yet extremely hearty meal for my fiance and I. ENJOY!

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Nomnomnom. Grown up tuna noodle casserole made with flavorful veggies and your favorite pasta! Fast, easy, delicious!

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta (penne or macaroni noodle)
3 cans chunk light tuna, in water (drained)
7 ounces canned black beans (drained)
7 ounces canned sweet peas (drained)
15 ounces canned fire roasted tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 tablespoons hot sauce (base amount on how spicy you like)

How To Make grown-up tuna noodle casserole

Step 1

Boil water as directed by whatever pasta you choose for 2 1/2 cups (as cooking times vary based on the type of pasta). Add in pasta when water is at a rolling boil.

Step 2

In a large sauce pan combine the tuna, black beans, sweet peas, tomatoes, black pepper and salt. Stir well, and let heat through.
Step 3

When the pasta is al dente, remove from heat and drain. At this time, remove the tuna combination from the heat as well.
Step 4

When pasta is completely free of excess water, return to the large pot, and mix in the tuna combination. At this time, add the cheese and hot sauce (amount varying to how spicy you like), stir well. Serve, and top with any fresh herb-especially delicious with fresh dill.
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