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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Try this cheesy -tuna casserole for your family tonight! In my easy and quick recipe box!
Course Casserole
Cuisine California
Keyword casserole, cheese, tuna
Servings 6
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1 package long-wide noodles
  • 1 can drained tuna in water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped pimento -optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 10oz. can cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook one package (3 cups) noodles using the package directions, drain.
  3. Combine cooked noodles with one can tuna drained, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 cups sliced celery, 1/3 cup chopped onion,1/4 cup chopped canned pimiento (optional) and 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Can be prepared and placed in a large bowl while the noodles are cooking.)
  4. Blend one 10 1/2 oz. can celery soup and 1/2 cup milk in a medium saucepan and heat until smooth. Add 1 cup shredded American cheese and stir until it melts.
  5. Add to noodle mixture. (I use the same pan that I boiled the noodles in)
  6. Place in a greased two quart casserole.
  7. If desired, top with 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

* I like to use the Pennsylvania Dutch noodles
* I often double this for company