Tuna Noodle Cassarole

Here's a slight twist on an old classic using bread crumbs and sauteed onions.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 can (10 1/2 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (6 oz) tuna
1 onion
1 clove garlic
3 slices bread
3 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni noodles. Strain.
3. While noodles are cooking, finely chop and saute onion and garlic in about 1-2 Tbs olive oil. Cook until onions are soft and have a slight browning to the edges.
4. Mix noodles, tuna and cream of chicken soup and place in a 9*9 pan.
5. Top the noodles with cheese and sauteed vegetables.
6. Cook 20 minutes. While casserole is i oven, toast 3 slices of bread and spread olive oil, salt and pepper evenly on all slices. Break into crumbs.
7. After 20 minutes, sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over casserole and cook 5 more minutes. Serve hot.

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Sun-dried Tomato Pasta

Here is an absolutely delicious dish for a fancy night in. Light the candles, pour the wine, and put on some Italian music for a romantic (and delicious!) evening at home. Or just make it for a tasty alternative to the typical spaghetti night. Bonus, makes great leftovers!

Ingredients:
1 lb noodles
5 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs minced garlic
1 cup diced roma tomato
¼ cup sun-dried tomato
1 Tbs basil
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup white wine
3 Tbs butter
parmesan cheese
pine nuts

1. Cook pasta according to directions on package.
2. When done, drain then toss lightly with 2 Tbs olive oil.
3. While pasta is cooking, heat 4 Tbs olive oil in skillet. Mince garlic, then add salt, pepper, and garlic to skillet.
4. Dice tomatoes and lightly chop sun dried tomatoes.
5. Add tomatoes, dried tomatoes, basil, chicken broth, and wine to skillet.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Add butter and sauce to the cooked and drained pasta. Toss to combine.
8. Serve topped with parmesan, pine nuts, and basil.

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