Tuna Casserole And Italian Orzo Recipes

TUNA CASSEROLE AND ITALIAN ORZO RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, zucchini, green pepper and red pepper flakes until tender about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in orzo and pasta sauce. Fold in tuna and olives, if using. Pour into a 6 cup (1.5 L) casserole dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350°F (180°C) about 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole bubbles.

TUNA ITALIANO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions (I find that 12 minutes is perfect, especially when using them in a casserole where there will be additional cooking).
• While the noodles are cooking, heat butter in medium frying pan and cook onions until tender but not brown.
• (Butter gives the recipe more taste but a non-stick spray can be used in place of butter. I don't recommend margarine- it doesn't melt properly.).
• Add soup, milk and cheese; heat and stir.
• Add tuna, mushrooms, olives, parsley and lemon juice.
• Stir well and heat through.
• Stir 1/2 of the cooked noodles into the tuna mixture. Mix well. Add more or all of the noodles as desired (the more noodles, the thicker the casserole consistency).
• Pour mixture into 2 qt casserole dish.
• (If doubling the recipe, use a 9"x13" pan.).
• Sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese and the paprika.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• (Watch that noodles don't burn-- may need to cook only 20 minutes depending on your oven).
• Before removing from oven, sprinkle top with onion rings and bake an additional 5 minutes.
• Watch that the onion rings don't burn.

SKILLET ORZO WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in 21/2 cups water, the orzo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the beans. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper and continue cooking, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining scallions.

STOVE TOP TUNA NOODLE WITH ORZO (REDUCED FAT)

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to packet directions. Mine says to cook for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile heat a large skillet and either spray with cooking spray (as I do) or add a bit of oil.
• Saute onions and mushrooms for about 2 minutes just until the onions start to soften.
• Stir in the corn and cook for another minute or so just to warm through.
• Add the tuna, peas and carrot ribbons.
• Add the can of soup to the pan and stir so that all the vegetables are coated.
• Add milk and stir until the sauce thickens up slightly.
• Add in the garlic powder, parsley and ground pepper.
• By now the orzo should be finished cooking. Drain it well and stir into the pan containing the vegetables and soup mix. Stir really well so that the orzo and is well blended with the mixture.
• Add cubes of cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and evenly distributed itself amongst the dish.
• Serve.