Best 6 Kicked Up Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

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.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Best Tuna Noodle Casserole image

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

TUNA CASSEROLE



Tuna Casserole image

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

5 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts included
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (10-ounce) box white mushroom, stemmed and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 1 percent milk
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound whole-wheat fettuccine noodles, broken into thirds and cooked according to package directions
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
4 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

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



Jazzed up Tuna Casserole image

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

3 cups uncooked yolk-free wide egg noodles
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup zucchini, grated
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated, and mixed with
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

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



Spicy Tomato-Tuna Noodle Skillet Casserole With Aioli image

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

Aioli
1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
½ cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil
Casserole and Assembly
1 medium onion, cut into large pieces
2 garlic cloves
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted red peppers from a jar
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 oz. rigatoni, mezzi rigatoni, ditali, or other short or medium-length straight tube pasta
2 (5-6-oz.) cans or jars oil-packed tuna
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. double-concentrated or regular tomato paste
1 (14.5-oz.) can crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes with their juices, crushed
1 tsp. ground turmeric
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Coarsely chopped parsley (for serving; optional)

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® Tuna Noodle Casserole image

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

2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 25% Lower Sodium)
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen peas
2 (10 ounce) cans tuna, drained
4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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



Kid Friendly Tuna Noodle Casserole image

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

8 ounces egg noodles
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
15 ounces peas
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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

### H3: Summary of Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe * Tuna noodle casserole is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. This recipe uses simple ingredients and can be on the table in under an hour. * The casserole starts with a base of egg noodles, which are then topped with a mixture of tuna, cream of celery or mushroom, and cream of chicken soups, and milk. * The casserole is then topped with a layer of cheese and baked in the over until bubbly and golden brown. ### H3: Tuna Noodle Bake Cooking and Serving Suggestions * A few things to keep in mind with this casserole. * Firstly, you can use any type of egg noodles you like. Wide or thin noodles will work, but the cooking time may vary. * Secondly, if you don't have cream of celery or mushroom, you can use cream of chicken or even cream of mushroom. Just be sure to adjust the seasonings to your liking. * Thirdly, you can use any type of cheese you like. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will give the casserole a nice cheesy crust. * You can also use tuna canned in water or oil. If using tuna canned in oil, be sure to rinse it well before using. ### H3: Tuna Noodle Casserole Storing and Freezing * Thecasserole can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. * To rehead from the freezer, thaw the casserole in the fridge for 24 hours, then bake it in a 350 degree Fahrenheit or 175 degree Celsius until warmed all the way through. ### H3: Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe * **Prep Time:** 30 minutes * **Cook Time:** 30 minutes * **Total Time:** 60 minutes * **Difficulty Level:** Easy * **Servings:** 6 ### H3: Ingredients * 1 (8 ounce) package of egg noodles * 1 (10.75 ounce) can of cream of celery or mushroom * 1 (10.75 ounce) can of cream of chicken * 1 cup milk * 1 (12 ounce) can of tuna, flaked * 1 (10 ounce) package of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded * 1/4 cup butter * 1/4 cup all-purpose centralisation or panko bread crumbs ### H3: Instructions 1. Preheat the over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degree Celsius. 2. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of celery or mushroom, cream of chicken, milk, salt and pepper. 4. Drain the tuna from its can and add it to the bowl with the soups and milk. 5. Stir in the parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. 6. Pour the mixture over the noodles and transfer to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish. 7. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and melted butter. 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown. 9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. ### H3: Helpful Tuna Noodle Casserole Cooking and Serving Suggestions * You can use different types of cremes soups for this casserole - for instance, instead of celery, you might use mushroom, or half of each. * Change the type of tuna you're using, such as Albacore or yellowfin, and even sardines or smoked tuna. * If you want a crunchier topping, you can use panko bread crumbs or crushed crackers instead of butter. * You can add other ingredients to the casserole, such as diced celery, carrots, or peas. * Serve the casserole with a side of green peas, a simple green side or corn. ### H3: Final Thoughts The tuna noodle casserole is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a pot luck. I hope this summary and tips help you in making your own tuna noodle casserole!

Related Topics