spicy tuna & noodles
This is my twist on the everyday tuna casserole that I remember as a kid. My family really enjoys the "spicy" version! It's cheesy, creamy, full of heat and comfort food all in one. I would recommend this for a potluck or football party food. **If you think this will be too spicy cut back on the red pepper flake and it's great without the jalapeno too.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces no yolk egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium jalepeno pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup, fat-free
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, fat-free
- 1/4 cup sour cream, light
- 1 can milk, 1%
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-3 pinch red pepper flakes, according to your taste
- 1-2 pinch salt and pepper, according to your taste
- 2 cans tuna, packed in water (drained)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- TOPPING
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin or butter
- 3-4 slices white sandwich bread, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
How To Make spicy tuna & noodles
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Step 1Bring large pot of water to a boil and add no yolk egg noodles. Boil according to package directions until al dente. Approximately 10 minutes. Drain water from noodles and reserve.
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Step 2Meanwhile in large skillet add olive oil and butter to melt. Add diced yellow onion, bell pepper, jalepeno and saute until tender. Add mushrooms saute for a few more minutes.
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Step 3Add drained tuna, minced garlic, soups, sour cream, milk, red pepper flake, salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes on medium heat. Shut heat off.
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Step 4Spray 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and add drained noodles. Pour tuna mixture over noodles and stir until well combined. Top the casserole with shredded cheese.
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Step 5TOPPING: Add olive oil or butter to clean skillet on medium heat. Add cubed bread to skillet and stir to cover bread with oil. Saute to brown for 5 minutes making sure not to scorch the bread crumbs. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt before removing from heat. Then top casserole with seasoned bread crumbs.
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Step 6Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes to heat through and crisp topping. My family likes to add hot sauce to this when they dish up. And it goes great with any veggie. We prefer corn, cottage cheese, and a small side salad.
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Category:
Fish
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#mushroom
Keyword:
#Low
Keyword:
#Onion
Keyword:
#Cream
Keyword:
#tuna
Keyword:
#comfort
Keyword:
#food
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#red
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#spicy
Keyword:
#flakes
Keyword:
#pepper
Keyword:
#Noodles
Keyword:
#fat
Keyword:
#bell
Keyword:
#Reduced
Keyword:
#Calorie
Keyword:
#remake
Ingredient:
Fish
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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