Ingredients
1/4
cup butter
1
medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 3/4
cups milk
1 1/4
cups hot water
1
box Tuna Helper™ tuna cheesy pasta
2
cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1
cup frozen sweet peas
1
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
3/4
cup French-fried onions (from 2.8-oz can)
Preparation
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper is tender.
Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and tuna. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen peas; cover and simmer 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
Top with cheese; cover and let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with French-fried onions.