Spicy Tuna & Noodles

Name: Spicy Tuna & Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz no yolk egg noodles; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp 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 c mushrooms, diced; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, fat-free; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, fat-free; 1/4 c sour cream, light; 1 can(s) 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 can(s) tuna, packed in water (drained); 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded; TOPPING; 3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin or butter; 3-4 slice white sandwich bread, diced; 1/2 tsp garlic salt with parsley

By Dawn Whitted
@dawn01

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

2 Comments

Serves:

6-8

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

12 oz

no yolk egg noodles
1 Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp

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 c

mushrooms, diced
1 can(s)

cream of mushroom soup, fat-free
1 can(s)

cream of chicken soup, fat-free
1/4 c

sour cream, light
1 can(s)

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 can(s)

tuna, packed in water (drained)
1 c

cheddar cheese, shredded
TOPPING
3 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin or butter
3-4 slice

white sandwich bread, diced
1/2 tsp

garlic salt with parsley
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How to Make Spicy Tuna & Noodles

Step-by-Step

Bring 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.
Meanwhile 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.
Add 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.
Spray 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.
TOPPING:
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.
Bake 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.