Carla Bushey blogs at AdventuresofaNurse.com.

Super-Quick Tuna & Noodles

Sometimes you just want rich, cheesy comfort food. Maybe it’s a cold, rainy day—or maybe it’s just been a not-very-good day. This family favorite will make everything good again.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

FUNCTION: Pressure/Manual (High)

CLOSED POT TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

RELEASE: Quick

SERVES: 6

• 1 16-ounce package egg noodles
• 3 cups water
• 1 12-ounce can tuna, drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 10½-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup bread crumbs (optional)

PREP

Place the noodles in the Instant Pot® and cover with the water. Place the tuna, peas, and soup on top of the pasta. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve.

COOK

Select manual and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.

serve

Stir in the cheese. If desired, place the mixture in a baking dish and cover with bread crumbs. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.