Best 5 Sandy Damatos Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Sandy damatos tuna noodle casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients like canned tuna, egg noodles, and a creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. With its satisfying combination of flavors and textures, it's a great way to use up leftover tuna and egg noodles. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly night or a quick and easy dinner solution, sandy damatos tuna noodle casserole has you covered!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SANDY D'AMATO'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE (LIGHTER)



Sandy D'amato's Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter) image

For the Make it Lighter Game, I've lightened up WI Cheesehead's "Recipe #203659" By changing to low-fat or fat-free versions of the dairy products, omiting the olives and using baked chips for topping. This is now lighter and healthier.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 ounces wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 (5 ounce) onions, diced small
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dry mustard (to taste)
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 cup half & half light cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 drops hot pepper sauce (to taste)
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
3/4 cup frozen peas and carrot
1 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, well drained
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat potato chips (baked,crushed)
1/2 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cook noodles, then drain in collinder and cool. Set aside.
  • In same pot, melt margarine over medium heat. When melted add onion and celery. Sweat 4 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes - do not brown.
  • Add bay leaf, dry mustard, skim milk and half and half and bring to a boil while stirring.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add the grainy mustard, peas and cheese and remove from heat. Stir till chesse is melted. Add lemon juice, dill, stir.
  • Add noodles and tuna to the sauce and mix throughly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place in a 9x9-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish and sprinkle with chips and cheese. Lightly spritz with cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes until hot, bubbly and crisp on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 792.3, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.2

EASY CREAMY NO BAKE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Easy Creamy No Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole image

Tuna casserole was the first recipe I learned, but I didn't like the heavyness of 'cream of' soups. So I came up with this stove top version, with a milk based sauce its much lighter. Still creamy, delicious and full of flavor. Once you try it you won't go back.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb egg noodles
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tuna, drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrot

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta, cook according to package. Add frozen peas & carrots in last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet, add onion and celery, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook on low for 10 minutes, until soft.
  • In sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp butter, 1tbsp flour, whisk, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Add parmsean cheese, salt, pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried rosemary. Heat on low until thickened.
  • Add tuna and lemon pepper, to onion and celery.
  • Add tuna mixture to sauce, stir well. Toss with drained pasta and veggies.
  • Add more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1534, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 349.3, Sodium 1736.5, Carbohydrate 182.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 91.7

TUNA TORTELLINI CASSEROLE



Tuna Tortellini Casserole image

I stole this idea from one of those dinner assembly place menus. The addition of tortellini as the "noodles" in tuna noodle casserole almost makes it decadent. It is still just a basic tuna noodle casserole recipe - not really meant to be real spicy or or exciting :-) Just comfort food . . .

Provided by WorkingMom2three

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, flaked
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, 98% fat free
1 cup 2% cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
2 (4 cup) bags frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup skim milk
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water and put on high heat to boil.
  • Chop onion and celery and saute in a little oil or spray. (Note: Feel free to add mushrooms or peppers, I can barely get away with celery with my family's tastes).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add tortellini to water and cook per package directions - you can undercook a little.
  • In a 2 quart casserole, mix tuna, soup, and milk.
  • Add celery and onion mixture to casserole.
  • Drain tortellini and add to casserole. Add cheese and fold in with tuna mixture.
  • Sprinkle with crushed potato chips, bread crumbs, etc., if you desire.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 601.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 24.4

QUICK AND EASY STOVE-TOP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Quick and Easy Stove-Top Tuna Noodle Casserole image

This recipe is as easy as making a box of macaroni and cheese (almost), and it's a one dish comfort meal. I've been making this as long as I can remember, and don't think I ever had a recipe for it. When I made it this week, I looked to see if it was posted, and I could only find recipes with "cream of whatever" soup or sour cream, and most of them required baking in the oven. This recipe is creamy and delicious from the simple bechamel (white) sauce. This is a flexible recipe, too. I love to use a generous amount of a mixed pepper blend, freshly ground, for seasoning because I don't like bland food. I've also used lemon pepper seasoning, and/or freshly snipped chives and parsley. It's up to you to choose your favorite seasoning or herbs to go nicely with the tuna. Tuna noodle casserole is one of the most popular American casseroles, and is common is any region of the U.S.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, less if you prefer less spice
1 -2 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as chives (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon parsley (optional)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (I prefer albacore solid packed in water)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Cook the egg noodles.
  • During the last few minutes add the frozen peas to the simmering noodles; then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour, and continue whisking for about 2 minutes or until the flour butter mixture starts to turn a beige color (a very light colored roux).
  • Continue whisking and slowly add 1 of the cups of milk, incorporating the liquid as you whisk; then add the remaining 1 cup of milk.
  • Let it come to a gentle boil, stirring regularly to keep from burning on the bottom of the pan as it thickens.
  • When it's thick enough to coat a spoon and leave a strip behind where you ran your finger through the coating on the spoon, it's ready to add the drained tuna.
  • Break up the solid tuna chunks with a fork and mix throughout the sauce.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and any seasonings or herbs.
  • Pour the tuna sauce over the noodles and peas, and serve.

MOM'S EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Mom's Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole image

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tuna. You can use canned tuna, fresh tuna, or even smoked tuna. If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the casserole.
  • Add vegetables to your casserole. This is a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients and flavor. Some good options include chopped celery, onion, carrots, and peas.
  • Use a creamy sauce. This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole more flavorful. You can use a canned cream of celery soup, a homemade white sauce, or even a jar of Alfredo sauce.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy topping. This will add some texture and flavor to the casserole. You can use crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, or even grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the casserole until it's bubbly and hot. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, it's a dish that you can enjoy again and again. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna noodle casserole a try.

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