Jazzed Up Tuna Casserole Recipes

HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme and salt. , Spoon half into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. Top with tomato. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer.

JAZZED UP TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme, oregano and salt; mix well. Spoon half into a 2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with tomato. cover and bake at 350*F. for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer. Yield: 6 servings.

GROWN-UP TUNA (NOW CRAB) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pick the crab meat, removing any shell or cartilage. Set aside. Cook and drain noodles. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat four 1-cup-capacity baking dishes or one 9" round baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook until soft.
• Add tomato paste and garlic and cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes.
• Move pan away from the heat and add brandy or chicken broth.
• Return to heat and bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add 1 cup water, and simmer until thickened slightly - about 10-12 minutes.
• Strain mixture and stir in cream, remaining salt, and pepper.
• Add egg noodles, crab meat, and lemon juice and toss to coat.
• Divide mixture evenly among the prepared baking dishes, cover with foil, and bake until cooked through and the noodles are hot - about 20 minutes.
• Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

TUNA STROGANOFF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cream of celery soup, Cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, mayonnaise, tuna, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper in a 9x5-inch loaf pan; stir until sauce is well mixed.
• Toss the pasta into the sauce until thoroughly coated. Spread the bread crumbs over the top of the pasta mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, about 45 minutes.

CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook pasta until al dente.
• Combine tuna, sour cream, soup, veggies, and garlic in a pot and warm on stove top over low heat.
• Combine tuna mixture with cooked, drained pasta and pour into a greased 9x12 pan.
• Top with cheese and crackers and bake for 25 minutes.
• Mmmm, good.