Best 3 Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes
Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy meal. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe that uses canned tuna or a more complex recipe that uses fresh tuna, there is a tuna noodle casserole recipe out there that is perfect for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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
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
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk.
- Add a cup of frozen peas or corn to the casserole for extra vegetables.
- If you don't have any cream of celery soup, you can use a can of cream of mushroom soup instead.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30-35 minutes, or until it's heated through.
- Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flaky tuna, it's a satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna noodle casserole a try.
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