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On the stove or in the oven, Tuna Helper® is a great meal for kids and the family. It also makes a great dish for a picnic, potluck dinner or portioned out for lunches.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 3 tb butter or margarine
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 5.5 oz box Tuna Helper®
Steps
On the Stove
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1Put the heat on medium to high heat. Put the butter in the saucepan for it to melt.
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2Pour the pasta noodles and seasoning package into the pan.Advertisement
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3Pour, at a slow rate, the milk and water into the pan. This is to avoid any splashing. Gently sprinkle and put the tuna into the pan.
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4Mix and stir the ingredients together. Let the tuna helper come to a boil.
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5Lower the heat to "low" and cover the pan for 13 to 15 minutes. Stir on occasion.
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6Turn off the heat and let the tuna helper cool down. As it cools down, the sauce will thicken.
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7Serve in bowls with spoons.
In the Oven
Community Q&A
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QuestionWould mushrooms be good to add to my tuna helper?
Virago PhoenixCommunity AnswerYes, mushrooms would be an excellent addition to the dish. -
QuestionCan Tuna Helper be made in the oven?
MicheleTop AnswererYes. Stir everything together in a 2-quart casserole dish with 1 1/2 cup water, 2 cups milk, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, and two 5-ounce cans tuna. Bake covered about 35 minutes at 425° F (218° C) or until pasta is tender. Uncover and stir to thicken sauce. -
QuestionCan Tuna Helper be made with all water instead of milk and water?
ChefJohnDamicoCommunity AnswerYes, but it will change the taste of the final dish. You also might use chicken, ground beef, tofu or eggs as the protein source.
Things You'll Need
On the Stove
- Saucepan or pot
- Wooden spoon
In the Oven
- 2-quart Casserole
- Spoon to stir
About This Article
To make Tuna Helper on the stovetop, start by melting butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, pour in the noodles and the contents of the sauce packet. Slowly add milk and water and stir it in to avoid any splashes. Finally, add the tuna and mix all the ingredients together until they’re well combined. Let the Tuna Helper come to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally so it doesn’t burn or stick to the pan. Your Tuna Helper is ready when the noodles are soft and the sauce is thick and creamy. Read on to learn how to cook Tuna Helper in the oven!
