From scrath tuna noodle casserole is a comforting and nostalgic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right combination of ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious and flavorful tuna noodle casserole that will be sure to become a family favorite. From choosing the best type of tuna to selecting the perfect noodles, each step of the cooking process is important to ensure that your tuna noodle casserole turns out perfectly. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a more modern twist, there are plenty of variations to suit all tastes. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to explore the world of scratch-made tuna noodle casserole.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
FROM SCRATCH TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
I searched but didn't see another recipe exactly like this one posted, so I hope I'm not posting a repeat! You'll never go back to canned soup tuna noodle casserole after trying this, at least I certainly haven't. This is from Better Homes and Gardens.
Provided by Cat Berner
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook noodles, drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Set aside.
- For sauce, in a medium saucepan cook onion and celery in 1/4 cup butter until softened.
- Stir in flour, salt, mustard powder, and black pepper.
- Add milk all at once.
- Whisk until slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Combine sauce, tuna, cheese, roasted pepper or pimiento, and cooked noodles.
- Transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.1, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 852.8, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 33.2
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 785.9 mg, Sugar 7 g
BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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
SCRATCH TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
I made this tonight and my extremely picky 3 year old ate three helpings, so I'm posting it because it is solid gold! Use one slice of bread in a food processor to make about 3/4 cup of soft breadcrumbs.
Provided by lolablitz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare pasta according to directions. Rinse and set aside.
- In the meantime, mix breadcrumbs and 1Tbs butter. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 3Tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add onion and carrots. Saute 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add flour and stir while it bubbles. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add milk, water, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring while it thickens. Cook, stirring until it thickens to the correct consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir-in tuna.
- Mix in noodles and pour everything into a 1.5-2.2 quart glass pan. Crumble breadcrumbs on top.
- Cook, uncovered in oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 372, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 13.4
EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH
This creamy casserole is as close to comfort food as you can get with no canned ingredients! It does take some effort to make, but it's worth it. You can also change this recipe into an amazing turkey tetrazzini casserole by swapping out the tuna.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil an ovenproof skillet and an 8x12-inch casserole dish.
- Place tuna in the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Remove tuna from the oven; leave oven on.
- Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms until softened, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Add milk, bouillon concentrate, adobo seasoning, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove sauce from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Place remaining butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir bread crumbs into melted butter and set aside.
- Add cooked fettuccine and flaked tuna to the cheese sauce and toss to combine. Transfer noodle mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with torn bread.
- Bake in the hot oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 564.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in a jiffy. I serve it with a green salad and warm rolls for a nutritious supper. -Ruby Wells, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the noodles, peas, tuna and pimientos; mix well. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-10847
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, thyme, nutmeg, crushed red pepper, garlic, splash of white wine and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with left over cheese. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Suggestion: Double Recipe for 9x13-inch dish
Tips:
- Use a high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil.
- If you don't have any cream of mushroom soup on hand, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of mushrooms, 1 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of flour.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as diced carrots, celery, or peas.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs on top of the casserole before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
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