April Showers Tuna
I made this on a rainy afternoon, when the weather kept me inside and I didn’t feel like having to deal with anything complicated in the kitchen. I opened the pantry and found a couple of cans of tuna, a can of cream soup, some pasta and a small bag of peas. On their own they weren’t exciting but I knew a slow cooker could turn them into something warm and satisfying.
So I took the plunge. I cooked the pasta first, just to the al dente stage. I didn’t let it go too long because I still wanted some bite after it finished in the slow cooker. I mixed the cream soup with a little seasoning while it drained and got everything else ready.
Then I threw it all in the slow cooker. Then the tuna, then the pasta, then the peas, then the creamy soup mixture. I stirred it until everything was coated evenly and looked like a real meal and not just random pantry items. I closed the lid and left it alone. A couple of hours later the kitchen smelled warmly and simply comforting. The sauce thickened slightly, the tuna melted into the creamy base and the peas burst little pockets of sweetness throughout the dish.
When I lifted the lid, everything looked soft, creamy and ready to be served. I dished it out in bowls, and served it hot. At first people said little, just ate. Then they returned for more. That usually tells me enough.” Now I make this recipe whenever I want something easy, cozy and low effort, especially on days when I want dinner to take care of itself.
Why This Recipe Works
- Used simple pantry ingredients
- Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Dinner
- A creamy, comforting feel
- Dinner is inexpensive
- Great for busy days or rainy days!
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, well drained
- 2 cups cooked pasta (shells or elbow mac)
- 1 can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Directions
Step 1: Boil pasta
- Cook the pasta until soft.
- Drain and reserve.
Step 2: Mix ingredients
- Add tuna, cooked pasta, peas and cream soup to slow cooker.
- Combine well.
Step 3: Frying
Cook: Cover and Cook:
- LOW for 2 to 3 hrs HIGH for 1 to 2 hrs
- If you can, stir once.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve warm. Scoop into bowls.
Tiny Kitchen Notes
- Add the pasta, making sure not to overcook.
- If you want it creamier, add a splash of milk.
- For more flavor, add black pepper or garlic powder.
- For a richer flavor, top with shredded cheese.
Summary
The key to this recipe is that it doesn’t overcomplicate things. It takes basic pantry ingredients and turns them into a warm, creamy, comforting dish with minimal effort. This is definitely a recipe to have in your back pocket.
