Best 7 Easy Creamy No Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Craving a classic comfort food recipe that's quick and fuss-free? Look no further! This creamy no-bake tuna casserole is an absolute delight for tuna lovers. It combines tender tuna, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles in a flavorful and satisfying dish. The best part? This casserole doesn't require any baking, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or those lazy weekends. Just a few simple steps and you'll have a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE



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When you need supper fast, this tuna noodle casserole makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente, adding peas during the last minute of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, cheese, milk and salt; stir in tuna, onion and pepper. Add noodles and peas; toss to combine., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CREAMY NO BAKE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Tuna casserole was the first recipe I learned, but I didn't like the heavyness of 'cream of' soups. So I came up with this stove top version, with a milk based sauce its much lighter. Still creamy, delicious and full of flavor. Once you try it you won't go back.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb egg noodles
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tuna, drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrot

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta, cook according to package. Add frozen peas & carrots in last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet, add onion and celery, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook on low for 10 minutes, until soft.
  • In sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp butter, 1tbsp flour, whisk, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Add parmsean cheese, salt, pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried rosemary. Heat on low until thickened.
  • Add tuna and lemon pepper, to onion and celery.
  • Add tuna mixture to sauce, stir well. Toss with drained pasta and veggies.
  • Add more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1534, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 349.3, Sodium 1736.5, Carbohydrate 182.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 91.7

EASY CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A creamy delicious tuna casserole, the perfect comfort food.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 ounces dried egg noodles ((3 - 3 1/2 cups cooked))
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon basil
dash of thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups milk ((I use 2%))
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas*
2 cans tuna ((2 x 6 1/2 ounce / 2 x 184 grams, drained and flaked))
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter melted

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a 10 x 8 x 2 inch (27 x 21 x 6 centimeter) baking dish.
  • In a small bowl with a fork combine melted butter and bread crumbs, set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the egg noodles al dente and drain.
  • In a small pot of boiling water cook the peas till just tender.
  • In a medium pot over low to medium heat melt 1/4 cup butter, whisk in flour, basil, oregano, thyme and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk and stir constantly until sauce thickens**
  • Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese stir to combine.
  • Fold in the drained noodles, peas and tuna.
  • Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake 20 minutes, let sit 5 minutes and serve. Enjoy!
  • **make sure the sauce starts to boil, then once it starts to boil lower the heat to simmer it whisking constantly until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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One of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make. Simple to make and always a hit among family and friends.

Provided by emmie88

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ¼ cups fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon mustard powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 498 mg, Sugar 8 g

CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Enjoy our Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole tonight. A velvety cream cheese sauce takes the place of canned soup for a tuna noodle casserole they won't forget.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup milk, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 cups egg noodles, cooked
2 cans (5 oz. each) chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, undrained
8 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. milk and garlic powder until blended. Combine noodles, tuna, peas, mushrooms and remaining milk in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 20 min. Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and butter until blended.
  • Stir noodle mixture; top with crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Tuna tossed with noodles, peas and pimiento in a creamy sauce is baked until bubbling with crunchy crumb topping.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup or Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
½ cup milk
1 cup cooked peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimentos
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix soup, milk, peas, pimiento, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 minutes or until hot.

NO-BAKE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE - MIDWEST



No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole - Midwest image

This is a take on the Tuna Noodle Casserole my mom used to bake my brother and I when we were kids. It was the first meal I ever cooked for myself (when I was in college). Being lazy, impatient and hungry, I figured why bake it? The cheese must be extra sharp...mild or sharp just don't cut it. This recipe is so easily adaptable. Really like tuna? Use a bigger can. Don't like tuna? Use shredded chicken. Have broccoli you need to use? Use broccoli. It's definitely not low-cal, but it is quick and tasty comfort food!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (can add more or less)
3 large celery ribs, sliced into 1/4 chunks
4 cups button mushrooms, sliced thick
1 large onion, chopped
16 ounces extra wide egg noodles
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook noodles for approximately 10 minutes in salted water and drain when finished-- while noodle are cooking --.
  • In large pot (enough to hold the sauce and cooked noodles) sauté mushrooms for 3 or 4 minutes, add onion and sauté for another minute or two. It's nice to have a little crunch left in the onions. Drain any liquid.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup to pot. As soon as it is hot, add shredded cheddar cheese. Continuously stir. When cheese is melted, add tuna and celery. (I don't cook the celery, only because I like the crunch of the raw celery). Mix well. When mixture is heated through and cheese is completely melted, take off of burner.
  • Drain noodles and add to mixture. I always add the noodles to the mixture (not the other way around), so that if I made too many noodles I don't add them all to the sauce. Stir all ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • * You can make this a one-pot dish if you cook and drain noodles first. Then use the same pot to cook the sauce. It will obviously add about ten minutes to the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.8, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 183.8, Sodium 1101.4, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 47.1

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a creamy sauce that is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, or cream cheese. This will help to bind the casserole together and make it more flavorful.
  • Season the casserole to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a touch of lemon juice or vinegar for brightness.
  • Chill the casserole for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

This easy creamy no-bake tuna noodle casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try.

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