How to Make Tuna Casserole With Linda's Pantry

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.

Boil large elbow macaroni in salty water until tender; drain.

Sauté celery, carrots, and fresh green beans in olive oil until tender.

Add sautéed vegetables to the boiled macaroni.

Crumble in 2 cans of tuna and mix well.

Stir in 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese until combined.

Transfer the mixture to an aluminum baking pan.

Top with bread crumbs.

Bake in the oven until heated through and golden brown.

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