Mac & Cheese Tuna Casserole

By Addie

Two all time favorites, cheesy pasta and tuna casserole, come together in this filling meal. You can have it on the table in less than an hour.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 (12-ounce can) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 12 ounces whole or 2% milk
• 6 cups cooked macaroni noodles
• 2 (7-ounce) cans water-pack tuna
• 8 ounces shredded cheese
• 1 cup green peas
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 cup hand-crushed potato chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Heat heavy sauce pan with olive oil. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until tender for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup and milk. Let simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add cooked pasta, tuna, peas and shredded cheese. Stir for 2 minutes until ingredients are well mixed together. Transfer to a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and potato chips.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes until golden brown top. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.