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taco tuna macaroni

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

My sil was coming over and my refrigerator was bare. So the next stop was to look in the pantry. I had pasta, tuna, some French's Onion rings, spices , cream of chicken soup and can of peas; I was hoping for corn. I put it all together and it was delicious! Just a little left for tomorrow's lunch.

(2 ratings)
yield 9 x13 pan
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For taco tuna macaroni

  • 16 oz
    pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked-al dente
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 lg
    cans albacore tuna,water drained
  • 1 pkg
    french's taco dry mix
  • 2 can
    10 3/4 oz. each cream of chicken soup
  • 2
    soup cans of water
  • 1/4 c
    dehydrated onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 14 oz
    can peas with liquid
  • garnish:
    1 cup shredded cheese and 1 cup durkee's french fried onion rings

How To Make taco tuna macaroni

  • 1
    Cook macaroni in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl( I used my mixer bowl) and squeeze 1/2 of a lemon over the pasta .Mix to coat. Heat oven to 350^.
  • 2
    Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix to blend. Do not drain the peas (or corn If you are using that-which I prefer) but use use what you have.Use the taco mix straight from the package.Don't add any salt as there is enough in all the other ingredients.
  • 3
    Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Top with the onion rings and cheese. Bake for 45 minutes , until bubbly and cheese has melted.Remove from oven add 1/2 cup more cheese over top and let set for 5 minutes. Then Enjoy!
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