I need help with a tuna casserole?!
I am planning on making a tuna casserole for dinner tonight-
I have=
Can of tuna
elbow macaroni
Cheddar cheese condensed soup
onions
all spices and seasonings
canned peas!.!.
Should I boil the mac, then mix all the other ingredients and bake!? At what temp and for how long!?
Should I mix in some milk, what seasonings or other ingredients!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have=
Can of tuna
elbow macaroni
Cheddar cheese condensed soup
onions
all spices and seasonings
canned peas!.!.
Should I boil the mac, then mix all the other ingredients and bake!? At what temp and for how long!?
Should I mix in some milk, what seasonings or other ingredients!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Boil the mac first (but not all the way done - for like 5 minutes)!. Next time consider wide egg noodles!.
If you have some celery and red pepper dice that in with the onion and saute it before adding it into the mix!. You might consider adding some cheddar and Parmesan into the mix if you have them (or either) - maybe 3/4 c shredded!. Then on top you should try for a crispy topping like crushed plain potato chips or a sprinkling of more shredded cheese and some dry bread crumbs dotted ever so lightly with little nips of butter on the crumbs!.
If you have frozen peas, that would be better than canned!. Color issues!.
Spices should be either tarragon or thyme!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you have some celery and red pepper dice that in with the onion and saute it before adding it into the mix!. You might consider adding some cheddar and Parmesan into the mix if you have them (or either) - maybe 3/4 c shredded!. Then on top you should try for a crispy topping like crushed plain potato chips or a sprinkling of more shredded cheese and some dry bread crumbs dotted ever so lightly with little nips of butter on the crumbs!.
If you have frozen peas, that would be better than canned!. Color issues!.
Spices should be either tarragon or thyme!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, boil the macaroni ahead of time - i do it for a few minutes less than normal as it will continue to cook in the oven and you don't want it to come out chewy!. So, take your soup and prepare it as needed - dump it in the casserole!. Add your peas and I like to add a can of pineapple pieces for flavor!. I don't add onions- but if you do - be sure to soften them up in the pan before you put them in the casserole!. Ok mix all that stuff up in the casserole!. Add the macaroni and blend well!. The I coat with breadcrumbs for a crusty top and bake it for 30 to 35 min at 350!. I also prefer mushroom soup, I have never added cheese or milk - could be good!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would boil the mac, but not all the way through - keep it a bit undercooked as it will continue cooking in the oven!. also, I would opt out of the canned peas - they're kinda mushy!. Frozen would be better if you have it!. I would mix the can of soup with a can of milk before adding it to the noodles!. A nice addition might be diced tomatos, or diced brocolli or cauliflower!.!.!. or all 3 : )
I would bake at 350 until nice and bubbly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would bake at 350 until nice and bubbly!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'd chop the onions in half inch dices, let them sweat in a bit of butter or vegetable oil for a couple of mins, then add milk, whatever amout that is needed to cook the macaroni!. Add the Cheddar and the macaroni, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic!. Cook it on low temp for about 10 mins, then add the peas!.
If you want to gratinate it, just put it in the oven at hot temp for a few minutes til it has a nice golden color!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you want to gratinate it, just put it in the oven at hot temp for a few minutes til it has a nice golden color!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I cook my pasta 1/2 way, then saute the onions and celery till translucent!. Mix in the soup, milk and tuna (water included!.) Add your peas, and then stir in the pasta!.
dump this into a casserole dish, and bake it at 350' for about 30 min!. Pull it out, top it with crushed crackers, bread crumbs mixed with melted butter, or crushed chips!. put it back into the oven for about 5 min or so!.
Let it sit for about 5 min, then serve!. All the extra liquid will be absorbed by the pasta as it finishes cooking, and that will just add extra flavor to the pasta!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
dump this into a casserole dish, and bake it at 350' for about 30 min!. Pull it out, top it with crushed crackers, bread crumbs mixed with melted butter, or crushed chips!. put it back into the oven for about 5 min or so!.
Let it sit for about 5 min, then serve!. All the extra liquid will be absorbed by the pasta as it finishes cooking, and that will just add extra flavor to the pasta!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cook your noodles according to the package!. Drain well and mix in your tuna, soup, and peas!. Add a little milk if you think it is too thick, but you don't want it to be runny!. Season well with salt and pepper!. If you have some dried thyme or dill, that would be a nice addition!.
You should fry up some of your onions and use them for a topping!. Fry them and drain well!. Top your casserole with them right before serving!.
Since everything is already cooked, you only need to have it in 350-375 oven for about 15-20 minutes until everything is fused together!.
i always use this site to give me ideas on how to mix up my casseroles!. here's a link to the tuna pageWww@FoodAQ@Com
You should fry up some of your onions and use them for a topping!. Fry them and drain well!. Top your casserole with them right before serving!.
Since everything is already cooked, you only need to have it in 350-375 oven for about 15-20 minutes until everything is fused together!.
i always use this site to give me ideas on how to mix up my casseroles!. here's a link to the tuna pageWww@FoodAQ@Com
Parsley and chives, and use chick peas in addition to or instead of cheese!.
Bowtie pasta might mix it up a bit instead of elbow!.
Maybe use a milder cheese / or use cheddar and American - I'd use cheese rather than soup!.
I would have an equal partner though, some contrast in terms of color and texture - - sweet potato spears boiled and then sauteed in: olive oil, honey, oregano, pepper, parsley and thyme!.
And I'd start with a garden salad!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Bowtie pasta might mix it up a bit instead of elbow!.
Maybe use a milder cheese / or use cheddar and American - I'd use cheese rather than soup!.
I would have an equal partner though, some contrast in terms of color and texture - - sweet potato spears boiled and then sauteed in: olive oil, honey, oregano, pepper, parsley and thyme!.
And I'd start with a garden salad!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Boil the macaroni in one pot!.
In another use a little oil to saute the onion, add the can of soup, drained peas and tuna!. Stir to heat and add some milk if it is too thick!.
Taste test to see if it needs any salt and pepper!.
Drain the pasta and return to pot!. Pour in fish and pea sauce mix, stir to combine!.
Serve!.
There is no need to bake, everything is already cooked!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
In another use a little oil to saute the onion, add the can of soup, drained peas and tuna!. Stir to heat and add some milk if it is too thick!.
Taste test to see if it needs any salt and pepper!.
Drain the pasta and return to pot!. Pour in fish and pea sauce mix, stir to combine!.
Serve!.
There is no need to bake, everything is already cooked!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Boil the mac and then mix together rest of ingredients!. I always put in a little bit of milk 1/4 cup!. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until heated through!. You could put bread crumbs or crushed potato chips on top for a nice crunchy toppingWww@FoodAQ@Com
Yes you should boil and add to the other ingredients!. It will take 30-40 minutes, it depends on the dish you use!. I would bake at 350!. I always add half a can of milk!. Crushed chips on top!. Maybe some chopped black olives and taco seasoning!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
COOK THE PASTA FIRST AND DRAIN!. MIX ALL OTHER ITEMS AND
MIX IN 1/2 CUP OF MILK PUT IN A CASSEROLE DISH AND BAKE FOR FOR 20 MINS!. AT 350 DEGREES!. YOU COULD TOSS SOME BREAD CRUMBS ON THE TOP BEFORE PUTTING IN OVEN!. I NEVER USED CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP !. I GUESS IT WILL WORK
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MIX IN 1/2 CUP OF MILK PUT IN A CASSEROLE DISH AND BAKE FOR FOR 20 MINS!. AT 350 DEGREES!. YOU COULD TOSS SOME BREAD CRUMBS ON THE TOP BEFORE PUTTING IN OVEN!. I NEVER USED CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP !. I GUESS IT WILL WORK
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http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Easy-Tuna-C!.!.!.
you shouldn't need to add milk unless you want it to be runnier!. i prefer not to really have lots of soupy sauce in mine!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
you shouldn't need to add milk unless you want it to be runnier!. i prefer not to really have lots of soupy sauce in mine!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just a tip, used mixed canned veggies, it makes it exquisite!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
boil mac first!. mix all ingredients!.top with bread crumbs!. bake at 375 until crispy on top!. yum!Www@FoodAQ@Com