Ingredients
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2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chunk tuna (I use all white tuna, but light may be used also, or use both)
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4 cups wide egg noodles (uncooked)
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3 green onions, finely chopped
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon mustard powder
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
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salt and pepper (I use about 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt)
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1 medium zucchini, sliced
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2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
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2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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1 celery rib, diced
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1 large firm roma tomato, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the egg noddles in boiling water according to package directions; drain and rinse under warm water, then set aside.
- Drain the tuna and flake with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine tuna, cooked egg noodles, celery and onions; mix well to combine.
- In another small bowl, combine sour cream, mustard powder, mayo, Parmesan cheese, milk, thyme, salt and pepper; add into the tuna mixture and toss well to combine.
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Spoon HALF of the mixture into prepared dish.
- Top with HALF of the sliced zucchini.
- Then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Top with noodle mixture then remaining zucchini.
- Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and uncover, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, return to oven (uncovered) and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped tomato over casserole before serving.