Name: Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Zucchini, spiralized - 2 medium; Cooking spray - 2 medium; Salted butter - 2 tablespoons; Chopped onion - ½ cup; Garlic, crushed - 1 clove; Cream cheese, softened - 8 ounces; Tuna, drained - 3 (5 ounce) cans; Frozen peas - 1 (12 ounce) package; Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - 1 ½ cups; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 ½ cups; Sliced almonds, or to taste - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole

1. Zucchini, spiralized 2 medium

2. Cooking spray 2 medium

3. Salted butter 2 tablespoons

4. Chopped onion ½ cup

5. Garlic, crushed 1 clove

6. Cream cheese, softened 8 ounces

7. Tuna, drained 3 (5 ounce) cans

8. Frozen peas 1 (12 ounce) package

9. Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups

10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 ½ cups

11. Sliced almonds, or to taste 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole

1 . Stage

Place spiralized zucchini (zoodles) into a pot and cover with well salted water; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, then empty into a colander to drain. Let drain for 2 to 3 hours, occasionally pressing out as much moisture as you can.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass casserole with cooking spray and add drained zoodles.

3 . Stage

Bake zoodles in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add cream cheese and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

5 . Stage

Remove zoodles from the oven and pour off any liquid. Add the skillet mixture to the zoodles, along with tuna, peas, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle almonds on top.

6 . Stage

Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.