#1366 - Tomato Tuna Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 8oz. bag wide egg noodles
2 TBSP canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (more if you wish)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 - 15oz. can Hunt's tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 - 7oz. cans white albacore tuna (drained and flaked)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook and drain noodles according to bag directions with 1 tsp. salt--drain and set aside. In a skillet over medium heat add canola oil, chopped onions and chopped green pepper--stir and cook until tender. Add tomato sauce, water, 1 tsp. salt, garlic powder and black pepper to the onion mixture--turn heat to simmer and stir--simmer for 10 minutes. Add noodles and tuna to the sauce--stir until mixed. Grease a 2 qt. casserole dish. Pour the whole mixture into the casserole dish. Bake (covered) at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese on top, return to oven uncovered and bake until cheese melts.