Canned tuna recipes

[mouse]

Does anyone know of any good recipes that involve canned tuna?

[Kathy B]

This recipe has been an old stand by in my house since I was a child. It is perfect for those busy days when you only have 10 minutes to make dinner or are too tired for more than 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

Sweet and Sour Tuna

2 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (canned)
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup of hot water
2 Tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped green pepper
2 7oz cans tuna, drained and broken into chunks
2 Tablespoons butter
12 oz can chow mein noodles

Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, bouillon, syrup, vinegar, soy sauce and salt in large saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened.

Add remaining ingredients except the chow mein noodles. Heat until heated through.

Serve over top noodles.

[mouse]

Kathy B:thanks for the recipe,it sounds absolutely delicious!!!

[InkiePinkie]

Tuna Crunch Casserole

I often make this casserole when I'm stuck for time and ideas. The bonus is that the kids love it, and it reheats beautifully! Ingredients:


1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 green or red pepper, chopped
2 cans water packed Tuna
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 package chow mein noodles
2 tbsp butter
Preparation:

Saute onion and celery in butter. Once softened, add the tuna with the water.Break up the tuna chunks, and warm through. Add the cream of mushroom soup, and mix well to incorporate all the ingredients. Lastly, add the red or green pepper, and about 3/4 of the chow mein noodles.
Pour all into a greased casserole dish, top with remaining chow mein noodles, and pop into a 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
Enjoy with a tossed salad, and crusty bread. Number of servings: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes to heat through

[mouse]

Thanks for the tuna recipes.I tried the tuna crunch one and it was delicious.I plan to try the one with pineapple in it next week.Again,thanks!!!

[dahood]

[mouse]

[InkiePinkie]

You know what else works well too? If you substitute the canned Flakes of Ham, or Flakes of Chicken/Turkey. I know it's not the healthiest alternative (all that salt), but you can use them just like canned tuna.

[onyxnox]

[mouse]

Onyxnox:would the flavour be compromised by eliminating the capers?Because the only fish and fish related things I like are canned tuna.Thanks

[InkiePinkie]

Oooo.... the Tuna Fusilli recipe looks fabulous! Can't wait to try that one!

onyxnox, if you could find and post the slow cooker tuna recipe, I'm sure we would all be very appreciative!!

[2Herb]

Always a hit in my household as well as pot lucks.

For the best results, cook up your macaroni or pasta ahead of time. Drain and rinse and let cool. Drizzle enough olive oil to coat all the pasta. Cover and refrigerate for at least a couple hours or even better over night. This will help to prevent the pasta from absorbing the liquid. This dressing I also use in my potato salad.

Ingredients:
½ package of dried macaroni or your favourite pasta
Olive Oil to coat cooked pasta
1 can tuna drained (or ham if you prefer)
1 large stalk Celery, finely chopped
½ large Green Pepper, chopped
½ large Red Pepper, chopped (or orange pepper if you prefer)
½ small Red Onion chopped
2 Green Onions, finely chopped

Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise (light or regular)
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp white sugar
½ tsp dried mustard powder
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
½ tsp Lowery’s Seasoning Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Pepper


Method:
Remove your chilled pasta from the refrigerator and mix up until pasta is separated, you may need to add in a little more olive oil. Drain tuna and use your fork to break up and add to the pasta bowl. Chop up celery, peppers, red onion and green onions and add to the pasta bowl and mix together. Add more vegetables to the pasta if you want.

In a medium size mixing bowl, add in all dressing ingredients and use a whisk to completely blend. For best results cover and let chill in the refrigerator for about ½ hour. Taste and add more or less seasonings. Then add into pasta bowl and mix until coated. Again, chill in the refrigerator and let the flavours set in.

[onyxnox]

[shel999]

I also have a tuna casserole recipe everyone seems to love and it's simple and quick.

2-3 cups macaroni (regular, whole wheat, etc).
1 can mushroom soup (I usually add an extra half a can and use the remainder for cooking in the next few days but 1 can is sufficient)
1 can tuna in water
Splash of milk
Tortilla chips, potato chips (I prefer sour cream & onion) crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Mix in soup, tuna and milk. Sprinkle crushed chips on top and bake in 350 oven for about 20-30 minutes.
*I did not include veggies, but feel free to add frozen peas, celery, or whatever else you enjoy