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Tuna Casserole with Bowtie Pasta

A cheesy pasta classic with either tuna or chicken
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: dinner

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 9x13 pan unless using oven safe skillet for baking
  • 1 Non-stick pan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bowtie pasta
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 3/4 c milk
  • 10.5 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1.5 c shredded cheese
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 oz bag frozen peas
  • 3 regular 5 oz cans of tuna or chicken drained
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 c plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 if following optional step 4. Boil pasta according to the directions on the box.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium/low heat and add butter and flour to make a roux. Add milk and whisk. Add cream of mushroom, cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and peas. Mix until cheese is melted and peas are thawed. Add tuna or chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet if it's oven safe (cast iron) or add everything to a 9x13 pan and mix.
  • Heat non-stick skillet and add oil and breadcrumbs. Heat for about 2 minutes until breadcrumbs are slightly crispy and add to the skillet or pan.
  • (optional) Bake 3-5 minutes. See note 1
  • Add grated parmesan after baking and enjoy!