Jay’s Tuna Surprise

Ingredients:

2 cups medium egg noodles
or
1 cup macaroni
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 14 oz can corn
1 8 oz can sweet peas
1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 10 oz can flaked tuna fish
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with cold water, add a dash of salt, cover and over a high heat bring to a boil. Once water boils, add pasta, and cook until al dente - do not over cook !
2. In a frying pan, over medium heat saute onions and celery, about 3 minutes.
3. Season with oregano, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
4. Reduce heat to low, add mushroom soup, and stir until smooth. Slowly add milk until blended.
5. Add corn and peas and tuna fish, stir just until heated, about 3 minutes.
6. In a medium casserole combine drained cooked pasta and tuna mixture, mix well.
7. Cover and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. If using cheese, remove cover afet 20 minutes, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and return to oven until melted.