Friday Lent Meal Idea: Taste of Home Tuna ‘n’ Pea Casserole

When my daughter Kylee was growing up, I remember having to come up with creative ideas for her Friday meals during Lent.  When I saw this Taste of Home recipe for Tuna 'n' Pea Casserole, I immediately thought, "I could serve THAT on Friday".  Kylee is 19 now so I don't cook Friday night meals for her much anymore, but if you're still looking for that meal that works for Fridays during Lent, try this one!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles
• 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 2 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, milk, horseradish, dill and pepper. Stir in the peas, mushrooms, onion, pimientos and tuna.
• Drain noodles; stir into soup mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.