Best 12 Easy Tuna Mac Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and simple meal that will satisfy the whole family, tuna mac is the perfect choice. It is a classic dish that uses pantry staples and just a few steps to create a creamy, cheesy casserole that is sure to become a family favorite. With its tender macaroni, flaked tuna, and gooey cheese sauce, it is easy to see why this dish has been a hit for generations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STOVE-TOP TUNA MAC AND CHEESE



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A simple one pot stove-top tuna mac and cheese that creates a quick, filling dinner that's done in 15-minutes or less!

Provided by John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7.25 Ounce) Box Macaroni and Cheese
6 Cups of Water
¼ Cup Frozen Peas
¼ Cup Frozen Corn
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
¼ Cup Milk
1 (5 Ounce) Can Tuna in Water, drained
Packet of Cheese Powder (from box of macaroni and cheese)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen vegetables. Cook until noodles are done, about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, and place the noodles and vegetables back in the pan. Add the butter, milk, tuna, and cheese packet. Stir until the ingredients are combined and creamy. Serve hot. The tuna mac can be stored in your fridge (in a container with a lid) for 3-days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 58 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 407 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

SIMPLE TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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This macaroni salad is a simple and delicious combination of tuna with chopped vegetables. Use cooked shell pasta or elbows in the salad.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Side Dish     Lunch     Salad

Time 28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces small shell macaroni (or elbow macaroni)
1 (6-ounce) can tuna (drained, flaked)
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or more, as needed to moisten)
2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (or green or a combination, chopped)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover bowl and chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 646 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY TUNA MAC



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I just finished making this for my 1 year old and myself and we both loved it... so I had to share!

Provided by thepurpleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (225 g) package Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 (170 g) can albacore tuna in water, drained
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (I like aged)

Steps:

  • Prepare Kraft dinner according to package directions, sauce and all.
  • Stir in the tuna, green onion, dill weed, salt, pepper and cheese. Voila!
  • I love it with ketchup but I know how people can be quite funny about what ketchup does and doesn't go on, so you decide :o).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.2, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 1574.8, Carbohydrate 77.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 52.5

EASY MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



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This dish is super easy. It is also a very hearty delicious bowl of comfort food. The guys in my house loved it. I loved this recipe but I used cream of mushroom soup and added the cheese into the casserole. I also melted butter and added bread crumbs to the top before baking, then sprinkle top lightly with dill seasoning. The resulting casserole was very creamy and flavorful.

Provided by Lorene Rohrbaugh

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
  • Stir 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and powdered cheese from envelope into the cooked macaroni. Stir cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk into the macaroni and cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumb topping is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 881.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

TUNA MELT MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salt
1 pound hollow cavatappi or elbows with lines, or macaroni with lines
About 3 tablespoons EVOO, plus extra for drizzling
12 ounces line-caught canned tuna, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley and tarragon
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion or scallions, whites and greens
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 to 2 small ribs celery, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons flour
About 2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated white Cheddar or gruyere cheese
1 1/2 cups homemade breadcrumbs or panko
1/2 cup grated Parm

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to less than al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and drizzle with a touch of oil to keep the pasta loose.
  • In a large bowl, flake the tuna and add the herbs (reserving a tablespoon or 2 for breadcrumbs), onions, mustard, celery, lemon juice, EVOO and some salt and pepper. Add the pasta and combine well. Transfer to a baking dish or large casserole dish.
  • In a medium saucepot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute. Then whisk in the milk and season with salt and pepper, thicken to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the Cheddar in a figure-eight motion. Pour the sauce evenly over the pasta and tuna. Gently combine with a spoon to settle the sauce. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small pan and add the breadcrumbs and reserved herbs, toss to evenly distribute the butter, remove from heat and transfer to airtight container.
  • To prepare, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bring the casserole to room temperature. Top the casserole with breadcrumbs and Parm cheese. Bake until golden and hot through.

TUNA MAC



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An easy casserole using mac-n-cheese from a box with a can of tuna, mushrooms, and bread crumbs on top.

Provided by melissa loudy

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix
¼ cup margarine, cut into pieces
¼ cup milk
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Cook macaroni at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes; drain.
  • Return macaroni to the saucepan. Stir cheese sauce mixture from the packet, margarine, and milk into the macaroni until the margarine melts and the macaroni is evenly coated in sauce. Add tuna and mushrooms; stir. Pour macaroni mixture into a small casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 902.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

ONE-POT TUNA MAC



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One pot + three ingredients + 20 minutes = an easy, cheesy tuna noodle dish dotted with bright green peas. Sold you yet?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding peas to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
  • Stir in tuna; cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 17 g

TUNA MAC AND CHEESE BAKE



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You can toss your other tuna casserole recipes, 'cause this one's the ultimate! You'll love the ease of this tasty dish. -Bonnie Hord, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen peas and pearl onions
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the tuna, soup, milk, peas, mushrooms and half of the fried onions. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHEESY TUNA MAC



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"What could be easier than dressing up a boxed macaroni and cheese mix with tuna and canned soup?" asks Stephani Martin of Macomb, Michigan. "This comforting casserole is a snap to fix, and my two boys gobble it up. You can vary the soup and veggies to suit your family's tastes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon process cheese sauce

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the milk, butter and contents of cheese packet. Add the soup, tuna, peas, onion and cheese sauce. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

EASY PEASY TUNA MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This is an easy tuna casserole to make. My kids and husband love it. I found a low-fat version of this on the Weight Watchers Boards and tweaked it to full-fat version.

Provided by cheesygiraffe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces macaroni
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x12 pan.
  • Boil macaroni according to package directions. Drain water from it.
  • Mix all the ingredients together, reserving a small amount of cheese.
  • Spread mixture into pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 422.6, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.2

BAKED TUNA MACARONI



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Easy, quick twist on macaroni!

Provided by superfy_me

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pour macaroni into saucepan and add can of sweetcorn
  • After heating through gently spoon half into a oven proof dish
  • Drain tuna and flake over the top of this
  • Add other 1/2 of macaroni and slice over tomatoes
  • Grill until brown and bubbling

TUNA-MACARONI SALAD



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Perfect for a simple summer supper or as a main-dish potluck contribution, this tuna noodle salad is a comfort food classic that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or other cool, crisp greens, and pair it with some crusty bread for a satisfying and refreshing entrée.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz), if desired
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, if desired
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, adding peas for last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking; rinse with cold water and drain.
  • In large bowl, mix macaroni, peas and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for solid white tuna packed in water or olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy when combined with the other ingredients.
  • Use a creamy cheese: Cream cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt will add a rich and creamy texture to the sauce.
  • Add vegetables for extra nutrition: Chopped carrots, celery, or peas are great additions to tuna mac.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Tuna mac is a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it's also a budget-friendly option. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a tuna mac recipe that everyone will love.

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