Ingredients

  • 2 (15 oz.) cans albacore tuna, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1 can black olives, sliced lengthwise, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 1 qt. cooked noodles
  • 2 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped green peppers
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped red peppers
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 sprigs snipped parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried

Method

  • Cook all veggies and garlic in reserved olive and tuna liquid until cooked through, 10 minutes.
  • In a 2-quart casserole, layer 2/3 can soup, 1/2 noodles, 1/2 veggies, 2/3 soup, 1/2 cheese, 1/2 parsley, 1/2 noodles, 1/2 veggies, 2/3 soup, 1/2 cheese and 1/2 parsley. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
  • Serves 6.
  • Serve with tossed salad and hard rolls.