Best 6 Moms Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of culinary delights, where we embark on a delectable journey to discover the best recipe for "Mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole." This classic dish holds a special place in the hearts of many, evoking nostalgic memories of home-cooked comfort food. As we delve into the realm of savory flavors, we'll uncover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flaky tuna. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that's sure to warm your soul and transport you back to those cherished moments around the dinner table.

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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

MOM'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Tuna noodle casserole recipes are a dime a dozen here but this is what I grew up on and I don't think it can be beat! I think this came from an old Cambell's soup cookbook. You can tell that can sized have gotten smaller over the yeas.....I had to adjust the tuna can size and the soup size both by an ounce to reflect today's packaging!

Provided by invictus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces medium noodles
6 ounces tuna
1 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 1/2 ounces cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cook noodles and drain. In a 2 quart casserole dish combine noodles, tuna, celery, onion, and green pepper.
  • In a medium sauce pan combine salt, mayo, soup, milk, and cheese; stirring until cheese has melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over noodles and stir to combine.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

MOM'S EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a simple yet delicious casserole my Mom always made for us. It was my favorite and now it is one of my daughters.

Provided by chelgilm

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces egg noodles, cooked
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine noodles, tuna, peas, soups, milk and butter in a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

MOM'S TUNA CASSEROLE WITH RITZ® CRACKER TOPPING



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This is a combination of my favorite tuna casserole from my mom and a few additions of my own. No canned soups for this one.

Provided by SWood

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup butter, or more to taste
1 small onion, diced
2 slices bacon, diced
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped cashews
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • At the same time, melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bacon and cook until onion is tender and bacon is crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Whisk in chicken stock, milk, mayonnaise, and soy sauce until combined. Remove from the heat and transfer sauce mixture to a large bowl.
  • Drain pasta and add to the sauce mixture. Stir in Cheddar cheese, corn, celery, cashews, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and spread crushed Ritz® crackers over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 999.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

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

LIGHTER THAN MOM'S TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fish     Pasta     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Cream Cheese     Tuna     Pea     Winter     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons Neufchâtel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese)
1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, undrained
1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna packed in water, undrained
1 cup frozen petite peas, unthawed
8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1/2 cup crushed baked potato chips (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Whisk wine and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add milk to flour, whisking until smooth. Add broth and thyme and whisk over medium heat until liquid thickens and boils, about 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until liquid boils and is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add Neufch‰tel cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in both cans of tuna with their liquid and frozen peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to pot.
  • Add tuna mixture to pasta; stir to blend well. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake until top is golden and sauce bubbles around edges of dish, about 25 minutes.

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 brine.
  • If you don't have any cream of celery soup, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of celery, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of butter.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the casserole for a nutritional boost. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
  • If you like a cheesy casserole, top it with a layer of shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.

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 please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, tuna noodle casserole is a great option. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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