Hearty Tuna Casserole

This isn't your Grandma's tuna casserole, but it is sure to please everybody in the family.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 356 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅓ cup chopped green onions
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 3 cups uncooked egg noodles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.