Quick and Easy Stove Top Tuna Casserole
Prep
3 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
When I'm short on time but craving comfort food, this stove top tuna casserole is my go to solution. Ready in just twenty minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that doesn't require any fancy cooking skills or expensive ingredients. I love how the creamy sauce coats the tender fettuccine, and the frozen peas add a pop of color while providing valuable nutrients and fiber. This dish comes together entirely on one burner, which means less cleanup and more time to relax after dinner. It's affordable, foolproof, and absolutely delicious, making it ideal for busy families looking for a satisfying meal without the hassle.
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces fettuccine pasta(uncooked)
- 237 mlcelery(sliced)
- 237 mlonion(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsbutter or 2 tablespoons margarine(melted)
- 237 mlfrozen english peas
- 11(8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened)
- 473 mlmilk
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 237 mlparmesan cheese(grated)
- 1 tablespoonparsley(fresh, chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain well, set aside and keep warm.
- 2
Cook celery and onion in butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly until tender. Add English peas, stir until warm.
- 3
Add cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; cook over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir in tuna and Parmesan cheese; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add pasta and toss well. Cover at low or warm heat until pasta is warmed up. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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