Ingredients

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni
• 12 ounces water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 10oz frozen peas
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: dried bread crumbs or ritz crackers
• cooking spray or butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again
3. Place in large bowl and add tuna, mushroom soup, peas, 1-1/2 cups of the cheese, cream, and pepper
4. Mix well
5. Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray or butter
6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top
7. Optionally sprinkle dried bread crumbs or ritz crackers over top
8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through