Tuna & Whole Grain Noodles with a Lemon Vinaigrette

When I was younger, my mom would make me and my sisters a tuna and noodle dish that basically consisted of spiral noodles, tuna, and some bottled Italian dressing. EXTREMELY cheap to make and honestly very good!! It made for a quick meal and easy on the budget as my mom was a single mother before marrying my wonderful step-father and she learned how to make simple, quick and delicious meals on a tight budget. This dish was my version with some small tweaks and I thought it had great flavor!! Hope everyone enjoys!!

-Once I make this dish again, I will do a photo tutorial. My family ate it up quick so I didn't have the opportunity to take some pictures :-)

Tuna & Whole Grain Noodles with a Lemon Vinaigrette

Makes 4 LARGE servings

3/4 of a bag of whole grain egg noodles (makes approximately 4 suggested servings)
1 can of light tuna in water
1cup of grated carrots
1/2 of a small onion

For the vinaigrette:
Juice and rind of 1 lemon, or, 1/3 cup of lemon juice found in juice isle at your local store (this is what I had on hand so this is what I used)
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup of chopped fresh tarragon (can use dried, but use 1 tsp)
1/8 cup of chopped fresh marjoram  (can use dried, but use 1 tsp)
1/4 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of ground black pepper
1 1/2 of a Tbsp of sugar, or, splenda

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil, salt water if desired. Drop pasta into water and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and place in large serving bowl.
Add grated carrots, onion, and tuna to the pasta and stir until combined.
In a separate small bowl combine all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk until combined.
Drizzle vinaigrette over warm pasta mixture and stir to combine.
Serve immediately, or, store in fridge.
This would be excellent if served cold.