Tuna Noodle Casserole

They say it’s best to eat pasta the night before a big game. (In my case a gymnastics competition) So, for Friday night I planned some sort of pasta dish. At the beginning of the week I wasn’t quite sure what that dish would be, but I knew I’d think of something good...

Before I knew it, it was Wednesday and I still didn’t have any ideas! Traditional spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread ....BORING! I can totally do better than that! Then it hit me. Tuna Noodle Casserole! Pasta, fish, veggies, it’s like the perfect combination...at least I think so!

Abby, who usually turns up her nose at any of my “healthy” concoctions, actually begged me to make it again! She loved it! :o (Shock face!) Next time I won’t make her try it...more for me! ....I thought you didn’t like tuna, Abby?

Needless to say, the leftovers only lasted one night. Guess I’ll just have to make it again for lunches! Maybe a double batch this time! 

Start by cooking your noodles and broccoli. This time we used "No Yolk" noodles, but really any kind will work! I like wheat rotini...

Drain the tuna.  This is probably my least favorite step.  Why can't they sell "Chunk Light Tuna in No Water"??  I despise draining tuna! To bad I love eating it.

Add the broccoli, tuna, cream of chicken or mushroom or celery soups, and and milk in with the noodles.  

Now give it a good stir...

And pour into a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish.  Sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese.  I've also heard people use breadcrumbs or potato chips.  Never tried it myself, but they say it adds a nice crunch!

Bake at 350º for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is nice a melted.  Doesn't that just look delicious!!  I couldn't resist a little sample...

Okay...maybe it was a serving...

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups noodles
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 10 ounces canned tuna
• 2 cups broccoli
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

Cook noodles and broccoli according to package directions.

Stir soups, milk, broccoli and tuna with cooked noodles.

Pour into a large baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Cover bake at 350 F for 20 to 30 minutes.

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Chicken Parmesan

I am way too organized.  It's actually becoming a problem.  What!? How's that a problem?!  Let me explain... I organize my closet in rainbow order by style/season.  Papers and worksheets are all in chronological order.  I make lists for nearly everything...weeks in advance.  Going on a trip? Weeks before I'll make a list of things I want to pack.  Yes, even down to the number of socks and underwear. Things to Do, Weekly Menu, Grocery Lists, Dinner Options...I could make a list of all the lists I make but I think you get the point.  

Last week I was looking at my Dinner Options list trying to come up with a menu for the week.  What haven't we had in a while?  You'd think with a list of over forty choices we'd rarely eat the same thing. WRONG!  Most of the time it's the same ten or so things.  

This week I challenged myself to do all things we hadn't had in the past two weeks.  We had fish one night and stew beef another.  But the best was Friday's meal.  Chicken Parmesan!

I can't tell you the last time I made Chicken Parm.  Way too long!! Traditionally, the dish has a bad rep, but this version is waistline friendly!  Just what we'll be needing with Thanksgiving right around the corner!

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 thin chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• Spaghetti or spaghetti squash (optional)

Instructions

In a shallow dish combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Place egg whites in a separate dish.

Dip chicken in egg then breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for a thicker breading.

Place in a lightly greased baking dish. Lightly spray tops of chicken with cooking spray.

Bake at 450º F for 20 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Top with sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly.

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