Tuna Casserole
Submitted by: Marlene
Attributed to: Marlene
Category: Casseroles
Description: This became my granddaughter’s favorite when she was 3 years old. I still make it for her today. Great with fordhook lima beans.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty rating: 2
Ingredients:
Pam, spray bottle
Elbow macaroni or shells, small box
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
1 can cream of celery soup
10 ounces canned tuna
1/2 cup green olives, sliced (or more to taste)
Milk, soup can full
Salt, pinch
Butter, few dabs
Special tools/utensils needed:
8” x 12” baking dish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Spray a baking dish with Pam.
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box, drain.
In a bowl mix pasta, cheese, soup, tuna, olives, milk and salt. You may use less than the full soup can of milk, but use enough for consistency desired.
Place in the baking dish. Dab top with butter.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.