Creamy Tuna Casserole

Creamy Homemade Tuna Helper on a green place topped with peas, broccoli and cheese. surrounded by bowls of peas, broccoli and cheese

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Creamy Tuna Casserole

This is a childhood classic! Creamy homemade tuna helper with plenty of broccoli, peas, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. It's so good, it takes 15 minutes and uses only one pot.

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Ingredients

8 oz fusilli noodles
6 oz frozen broccoli cuts
6 oz frozen peas
6 oz canned light tuna 2 cans
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried dill AND Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Cook pasta 2 minutes shy of al dente ( the pasta packaging will give you estimated times).
Add frozen broccoli and peas to the pot. Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 more minute.
Drain water and return pasta and veggies back to the pot. Place pot back on the burner, turn to medium-low heat.
Add in tuna, heavy cream, Parmesan, dill, Italian seasoning, salt, and corn starch. Mix. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens. Salt and pepper to taste.

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