Sunday, August 9, 2009

Tuna Noodle Casserole


(The cold kind)
1/2 box of macaroni noodles, or any other similar pasta
2 stalks of celery, chopped
2 cans of tuna, drained
1 cup mayo
Salt & pepper, to taste

Cook the pasta according to directions on the box, about 8 minutes in boiling water. Drain and spread out on a lightly greased sheet pan to cool.
Meanwhile, mix together the tuna, mayo, celery, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside while the pasta is still cooling.
Once the pasta has cooled completely, mix it in with the tuna mixture.
Serve immediately, or store in fridge until ready to serve.

*This is a recipe that I remember most from my childhood. My mom would make it on lazy days when she either didn't really feel like cooking, or as a side dish to burgers and hot dogs. It's such an easy dish to make and it's actually kind of fun to make it. The important step is letting the noodles cool down completely before mixing them in with the tuna and mayo. Otherwise, the mayo just melts away and the pasta won't be creamy and delicious. Also, use just a little more mayo than you think because some of it will get absorbed into the pasta. (Yes, you can use less mayo if you're watching your diet, but it just won't be as creamy). Enjoy this fun summer dish!!

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1 comments:

Svenn

Wow, I had a lot of catching up to do! I heart tuna casserole.

Keep up the good work!

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