| Preheat oven to 400°F |
| Butter a 3-qt or 9x13-in baking dish |
| Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil |
| 8 oz wide egg noodles | boil until just tender, about 6 min, drain | stir together in the dish | sprinkle over top | bake 400°F 20 to 25 min, until bubbly and golden |
| 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup |
| 1/2 cup milk |
| 2 cans (5 to 6 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked |
| 1 cup frozen peas, thawed |
| 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1/4 tsp ground black pepper |
| 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs | toss |
| 2 Tbsp butter, melted |