Mac and Cheese Tuna Casserole

Two all time favorites -- cheesy pasta and tuna casserole -- come together in this filling meal. You can have it on the table in less than an hour. Children will love this if they love tuna and mac n cheese.

Materials

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 (12-ounce can) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 12 ounces whole or 2% milk
• 6 cups cooked macaroni noodles
• 2 (7-ounce) cans water-pack tuna
• 8 ounces shredded cheese
• 1 cup green peas
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 cup hand-crushed potato chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Heat heavy sauce pan with olive oil. 
3. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until tender for about 2 to 3 minutes. 
4. Add tomato sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes. 
5. Add cream of mushroom soup and milk. Let simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
6. Add cooked pasta, tuna, peas and shredded cheese.
7. Stir for 2 minutes until ingredients are well mixed together.
8. Transfer to a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.
9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and potato chips.
10. Bake in oven for 15 minutes until golden brown top. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.