It takes just 15 minutes to whip up.

Pouring the hot pasta over top will thaw the peas while you make the sauce.

At the end, stir in a can or jar of drained tuna (4 to 5 ounces).

stovetop tuna noodle casserole on two plates

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Its no wonder this combination of flavors has become a classic.

Or you could take a tip from Coco Morante andadd an egg yolkto the powdered cheese sauce.

Easierandfewer dishes to washexactly what I want when Im craving comfort.

Ingredients for cheater’s tuna noodle casserole

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stovetop tuna noodle casserole in a pot on a coaster

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