CLASSIC TUNA CASSEROLE - How to make TUNA CASSEROLE Recipe

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while maintaining flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber; elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is healthier but more expensive; salmon is a cheaper alternative.

Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork to avoid large chunks.

Add the milk, sour cream, garlic powder, and fresh basil to the flaked tuna and mix well.

In the last 2 minutes of cooking the noodles, add the frozen peas to the pot.

Drain the noodles and peas, then add them to the tuna mixture along with the cream of mushroom soup; stir until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a lightly buttered 2-quart baking dish.

Top with crumbled buttery crackers evenly over the mixture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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