Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

onion

chopped

2 tbsp

butter

10.75 unit

condensed cream of mushroom soup

8 unit

sour cream

0.5 cup

milk

1 tbsp

lemon juice

0.75 tsp

seasoning salt

0.13 tsp

ground thyme

0.13 tsp

dry mustard

1 dash

ground pepper

4 unit

noodles

cooked and drained

10 unit

frozen chopped spinach

defrosted, drained and squeezed dry

6 unit

chunk light tuna in water

drained and flaked

4 unit

shredded swiss cheese

shredded

0.5 tsp

paprika

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Grease a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

In a medium saucepan, cook chopped onion in butter until transparent.

Step 4
~4 min

Add condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, seasoned salt, thyme, dry mustard, and pepper to the saucepan and mix well.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir in cooked and drained noodles and defrosted, drained spinach.

Step 6
~4 min

Place half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

Cover with flaked tuna and half of the shredded Swiss cheese.

Step 8
~4 min

Repeat with the remaining noodle mixture and cheese.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle with paprika.

Step 10
~4 min

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Step 11
~4 min

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.

Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for a brighter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Steamed broccoli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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