Hearty Tuna Casserole

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

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked egg noodles


• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained


• 1/2 cup chopped celery


• 1/3 cup chopped green onions


• 1/3 cup sour cream


• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard


• 1/2 cup mayonnaise


• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1 small zucchini, sliced


• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese


• 1 tomato, chopped

Directions

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


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


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.


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

Hearty Tuna Casserole