Are you craving a classic comfort food dish with an unexpected twist? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for a "kicked up tuna noodle casserole." This classic dish gets a flavorful makeover with a variety of unique ingredients and bold seasonings, resulting in a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole or a lighter, healthier version, our article will introduce you to a world of culinary possibilities. Dive into the world of kicked-up tuna noodle casserole, and prepare to elevate your comfort food experience to new heights.
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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
TUNA CASSEROLE
This is a surprisingly lowfat version of the classic tuna casserole you grew up with. You make your own creamy mixture, which replaces the high-fat condensed soup in the original version. Fresh bread crumbs toast right on top of the casserole!
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings, serving size, 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place bread in food processor and pulse for 30 seconds into bread crumbs (makes about 2 1/2 to 3 cups crumbs).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and translucent, 8 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 6 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until mushrooms release their water, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour all at once and stir immediately and vigorously with a wooden spoon until flour is completely incorporated into vegetable mixture until there are no flour lumps. Add milk and broth, stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a vigorous simmer and cook, stirring, until liquid has thicke ned and reduced by about 1/2 cup, 7 to 8 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Combine cooked pasta, vegetable-liquid mixture, broccoli, peas and tuna and toss to incorporate. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch casserole. Top with bread crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown and toasted.
JAZZED UP TUNA CASSEROLE
From Light&Tasty magazine, this perks up Mom's traditional tuna casserole. It's sure to be comfort food for the whole family.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Tuna
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme, oregano and salt; mix well. Spoon half into a 2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with tomato. cover and bake at 350*F. for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 742.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 27.3
SPICY TOMATO-TUNA NOODLE SKILLET CASSEROLE WITH AIOLI
Inspired by a dish at Brooklyn's Saint Julivert Fisherie, this updated tuna noodle casserole is homey, bright, and pantry-forward. Chef and owner Alex Raij modeled the menu item after fideuà, a paella-style pasta dish from northern Spain. We followed her lead by toasting dry pasta like ditali or rigatoni in oil until golden brown before cooking it into the tomato sauce, giving the pasta nutty flavor and plenty of al dente texture.
Provided by Kendra Vaculin
Categories Egg Garlic Olive Oil Onion Pasta Tuna Anchovy Pepper Parsley
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Aioli
- Whisk egg yolk, garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. water in a small bowl to combine. Place bowl on a kitchen towel so it won't slide around as you whisk and gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly until thick and emulsified. Aioli should be thick but pourable; gradually whisk in more oil if needed. Taste and season with more salt if desired.
- Casserole
- Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Pulse onion, garlic, and roasted red peppers in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a 10" ovenproof skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-low. Add pasta and cook, stirring often, until evenly coated in oil and lightly browned, about 5 minutes (depending on the size and shape of your pasta, you may need to work in batches). Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Reserve pan.
- Drain tuna, reserving 2 Tbsp. tuna oil. place oil in reserved pan and increase heat to medium. Add anchovy, ½ tsp. salt, and reserved chopped vegetable mixture and season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 5-7 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Mix in toasted pasta, tomatoes, turmeric, red pepper flakes, remaining ½ tsp. salt, and 2½ cups water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is slightly softened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in drained tuna and ¼ cup water.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake casserole until pasta is tender and juices at the edges are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Heat broiler. Drizzle casserole with a little olive oil and broil until browned and crisped in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Spoon some aioli over casserole and top with parsley if desired. Serve remaining aioli alongside.
CAMPBELL'S® TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup flavors a creamy sauce that is mixed with tuna, egg noodles and peas, topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping and baked to perfection.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir soup, milk, peas, tuna and noodles in 3-quart casserole.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Stir.
- Mix bread crumbs with butter in bowl and sprinkle over tuna mixture. Bake for 5 minutes more.
KID FRIENDLY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
While visiting with my grandparents over the weekend, my son requested this, and apparently everyone else enjoyed it as much as he did. It's a basic, simple, recipe, but is delicious and a crowd pleaser.
Provided by Miss Tinkerbell
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cook the noodles until they are done, drain.
- Mix the noodles, cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans of drained tuna, 1 can of drained peas, and shredded cheese together.
- Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 411.9, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 22.5
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