BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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This tuna noodle casserole is the best with a classic creamy taste from my childhood. The sauce is rich and creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy. The crunch from the topping and fresh bite from the parsley create the perfect balance. Let's not forget that this is a great budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1481.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

winnifridah kuloba
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This tuna casserole was a complete disaster. It was watery, bland, and had a weird texture. I will not be making this again.


Rewan Cresta Official
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tuna casserole turned out watery. I think I might have added too much milk.


Jazmyn
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This tuna casserole was very easy to make, but it didn't have a lot of flavor. I added some extra herbs and spices, and it was much better.


Md ismail hossen
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I didn't have any cream of celery soup on hand, so I used cream of chicken soup instead. It turned out fine, but I think it would have been better with cream of celery soup.


serig mughal
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This tuna casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less cheese next time.


Abie Sankoh
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I'm not a big fan of tuna casserole, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It was actually very good.


deraay 123
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This tuna casserole was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Joshua Meehan
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I made this tuna casserole for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mario Salazar
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This is my favorite tuna casserole recipe. It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the peas and carrots.


Oluwasegun Abiodun
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I've made this tuna casserole several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Amina Mumuni
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I made this tuna casserole for my family last night, and they loved it! The recipe was easy to follow, and the casserole turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Susan Karanja
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This tuna casserole was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing, and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making this again soon.