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Ingredientes
- 4 cups cooked extra wide egg noodles
- 1 (8 oz) bag frozen baby peas, defrosted and drained of excess liquid
- 2 (12 oz) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and broken apart
- 2 (10 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (white or orange)
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