Best 7 Extra Delicious Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty, comforting, and downright delicious meal that brings nostalgia and warmth to your heart? Look no further than the classic tuna noodle casserole. This recipe has been a beloved staple in households for generations, and with good reason. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own personal preferences, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion gathering. The combination of tender tuna, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles is simply irresistible. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate extra delicious tuna noodle casserole.

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MOM'S BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the absolute best with no canned soup, just a creamy sauce, egg noodles, green peas, and flake tuna, all topped with melty cheesy and buttery breadcrumbs.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 5-ounce can chunk light tuna (drained and flaked)
8 ounces egg noodles (see Notes for gluten free)
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
5 tablespoons flour (See Notes for gluten free)
2 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
¾ cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (see Notes for gluten free)
fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 532 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 404 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

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

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

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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There are many reasons this casserole is a classic ... it's comforting, easy to make, and oh so yummy!

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Garden Peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 cans (about 6 ounces each) tuna, drained
2 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stir the soup, milk, peas, pimientos, if desired, tuna and noodles in a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tuna mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown.

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

DELICIOUS TUNA-MUSHROOM NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This recipe goes back years, it is a family favorite that I still make to this day, and I have also make it using cooked chicken or cooked turkey in place of the tuna, is a easy basic casserole, but it has tons of flavor!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
1 -2 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use red bell pepper or use both!)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large stalk celery, finely diced
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup flaked solid white tuna, well drained (I just use a small can or can add in 2 cans)
1 (375 g) package egg noodles, cooked
salt and pepper
3/4 cup breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup finely ground cracker crumb
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
  • In a skillet saute the onion, celery, green bell peppers and garlic (if using) in butter for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and slowly add in the milk.
  • Return to the heat and whisk until thickened and the sauce comes to a boil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in mushrooms, cheddar cheese and tuna; mix to combine, then add in the cooked egg noodles.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs then Parmesan cheese if using, then drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.4, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 165, Sodium 515.7, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 24.4

CREAMY AND DELICIOUS TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna noodle casserole recipe that is a favorite for my family. I just kind of threw it all together one evening and we loved the combination. It is really creamy and makes a nice sized batch. This goes great with garlic cheddar biscuits or buttered bread. Great comfort food!

Provided by Auvan

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 1 casserole

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb rotini pasta
2 (12 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained (I prefer DelMonte because they are diced)
1 (8 ounce) bag shredded cheddar cheese
mustard, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook rotini according to package directions while oven is preheating.
  • While the rotini is cooking, whisk together the softened cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, tuna, milk,, and enough mustard to color it slightly. The mustard really adds a great flavor!
  • Add the cheddar cheese and peas and carrots, reserving some cheddar for the top if you prefer.
  • Mix cream mixture and rotini and place in a 13x9 inches baking dish and cook for 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • To ensure your tuna noodle casserole has a creamy and flavorful sauce, use a combination of condensed cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and milk. You can adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
  • For a crispy topping, use crushed potato chips or corn flakes instead of breadcrumbs. For a healthier option, try using crushed whole wheat crackers or quinoa flakes.
  • To add extra flavor and texture, try adding diced celery, carrots, or chopped nuts to your casserole. You can also stir in a handful of grated cheese for a cheesy twist.
  • If you don't have tuna on hand, you can substitute cooked chicken or salmon. Just be sure to flake the fish into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the casserole.
  • To save time, use a pre-cooked egg noodle mixture or frozen egg noodles. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions before adding them to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flaky tuna, it's a dish that is sure to satisfy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna noodle casserole recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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