Do you know those meals that bring you back to childhood? You know, the ones that as soon as you even smell the dish cooking, you’re transported back in time. You remember standing in the kitchen, patiently waiting for your parents to serve it to you?
In partnership with Ocean’s Tuna I’d like to share one of my favourite childhood meals. The mighty tuna casserole.
Now, I know that some of the ingredients in a tuna casserole are as hotly debated as Star Wars versus Star Trek. For the record, the force would blow those one-piece unitards into a galaxy far far away. Anyway, some people like to add peas, and some don’t. Then there’s the question of using egg noodles or regular pasta, chips, or no chips. You get the idea.
However, regardless of what you put in your tuna casserole, one ingredient is kind of essential. Any guesses? I know, a lame attempt at a joke. It’s tuna. And I’d like to talk about tuna for one second because after all, the good people at Ocean’s are the sponsors of this post. Oceans Tuna is a company that is committed to using their business as a force for good, as is evident with their B Corp certification.
Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of B Corp Certification. I’ll give you details, and once you know what it is, you’ll love supporting B Corp companies. In 2019 Ocean’s became B Corp Certified and joined a group of companies that are committed to using their business as a force for good—balancing profit with purpose. B Corp companies are committed to creating a positive impact on their employees, customers, the communities they operate, and the environment. For Ocean’s, this means that they only use sustainable fishing methods and protect vulnerable species. They also work with local authorities to reduce bycatch and consider the impact of their decisions on employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. To learn even more please visit this link .
Okay, time for the tuna casserole. Here is a list of the things you’ll need:
- 2 Cans of Ocean’s Solid White Tuna
- 3 Cups Penne or Fusilli Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion
- 2/3 cups of frozen corn
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup of milk
- 1 cup of cheese
- 1 teaspoon of dill
- A squeeze of lemon to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup salt and vinegar chips (crumbled), or however many you want, because you’re an adult!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F if you’re in the USA, or 218°C if you live everywhere else. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook onion in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, onion mixture, corn, soup, milk, cheese, and tuna. Make sure this is evenly mixed!
- Spread into a casserole dish and top with the crumbled up chips.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.
Once it comes out of the oven, set it aside for 5-10 minutes. Then you can serve it right away, or freeze it for later. The great thing about this meal is that it’s enough for dinner and a light lunch the next day. Perfect for a stay at home parent, that doesn’t want to spend their days, preparing endless meals!
One final note, if you enjoyed this recipe using Ocean’s Solid White tuna, please visit oceans.ca to learn more about Ocean’s products and see more healthy recipes.