Zesty Tuna Noodle Bake

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1-2 tablespoon hot sauce (preferably Frank's)
• 1-2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 large stalk celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

• 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, hot sauce and pepper.

3. 3

   Add vegetables and tuna to sauce mixture.

4. 4

   Cook macaroni until extra-firm, about 6 minutes. (Make sure your pasta water is well-seasoned and your casserole will not need any additional salt).

5. 5

   Drain macaroni and mix with other ingredients.

6. 6

   Pour into greased casserole dish and top with grated cheese.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, then turn heat to 400 until cheese reaches desired crispiness.