Tuna Pasta Casserole

This classic Tuna Pasta Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Combining tender macaroni with flaky tuna, sweet frozen peas, and a rich, creamy sauce made from condensed soup and milk, this dish delivers a satisfying, home-style flavor. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds texture and protein, while the crumbled potato chips on top provide a delightful salty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft interior. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to assemble, cooks quickly in the microwave, and uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Perfect for feeding the family without spending hours in the kitchen, this casserole is a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Microwave

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 62.6

Description

This classic Tuna Pasta Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Combining tender macaroni with flaky tuna, sweet frozen peas, and a rich, creamy sauce made from condensed soup and milk, this dish delivers a satisfying, home-style flavor. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds texture and protein, while the crumbled potato chips on top provide a delightful salty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft interior. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to assemble, cooks quickly in the microwave, and uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Perfect for feeding the family without spending hours in the kitchen, this casserole is a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.

Ingredients

1 cup Frozen peas
1 can Condensed cream of celery
1/2 cup Milk
2 oz Shredded Swiss cheese
1 can Tuna, drained and flaked (6 1/2 oz)
2 cups Cooked corkscrew or other macaroni (1 cup uncooked)
2 ea Hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup Crumbled potato chips

Directions

1
Place frozen peas in a small microwave-safe bowl.
2
Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes, or until tender.
3
Drain peas and set aside.
4
In a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish, stir the condensed cream of celery soup and milk together until smooth.
5
Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese until melted and combined.
6
Fold in the flaked tuna, cooked macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and cooked peas into the soup mixture.
7
Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes, or until hot and bubbling, stirring once halfway through cooking.
8
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
9
Sprinkle crumbled potato chips over the top of the casserole before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 62.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 39.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 3.9g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can substitute Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom soup for the Cream of Celery if preferred.

For a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for the last 2 minutes in a conventional oven instead of microwaving, but watch closely to prevent burning.

Ensure pasta is cooked al dente before mixing, as it will soften slightly during the heating process.

Keywords: tuna, pasta, casserole, macaroni, cream, soup, peas, microwave, quick, easy, comfort, dinner, family, cheesy, eggs, chips, creamy, savory

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