Cookbook:Traditional Tuna Casserole

Traditional Tuna Casserole
Servings	4–8
Time	80 minutes
Difficulty

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Traditional tuna casserole is a simple, quick-to-make meal, mentioned by Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion.

Ingredients

• 1–2 cans (12 ounces / 300 g) tuna
• 1 cup (240 g) uncooked macaroni, or other short pasta
• 1 can of peas
• 1 can of mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• ⅛ cup (30 ml) milk
• 1 can (10.75 ounces / 305 g) cream of mushroom or cheddar cheese soup
• Several slices of cheese

Procedure

Variation I – Oven

1. Preheat oven to 350–400°F (180–200°C).
2. Mix all ingredients, except cheese slices, in a large casserole dish.
3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times.
4. When macaroni is tender, cover top with cheese slices, and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.

Variation II – Skillet

1. Assemble all ingredients, except sliced cheese, in large skillet with 1–1½ cups (240–360 ml) hot water.
2. Bring to boil, and simmer 15 minutes, frequently stirring.
3. Melt cheese on top before serving.

Notes, tips, and variations

• This tastes great with a teaspoon or two of Texas Pete hot sauce.
• You may substitute chopped chicken or turkey for the tuna.