Best 3 Skillet Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Skillet tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This classic comfort food can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as tuna, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles, and vegetables, and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for skillet tuna casserole, along with tips and tricks to ensure that your dish turns out perfect every time.

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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.

CHEESY SKILLET TUNA CASSEROLE



Cheesy Skillet Tuna Casserole image

Found this recipe on grouprecipes.com to replace the Tuna Helper - Cheesy Pasta box dinner. It's supposed to be a take on "Campbell's "Tuna & Pasta Cheddar Melt."

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken broth
3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
2 tablespoons Italian bread, crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat broth to a boil in skillet. Add noodles and cook until just tender, stirring often. The broth will be almost gone. Do not drain.
  • Stir in soup, milk, tuna, and cheese until incorporated.
  • Once cheese is melted, add peas and heat through.
  • Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top and heat another 5 minutes.

CHEESY TUNA BROCCOLI SKILLET CASSEROLE



Cheesy Tuna Broccoli Skillet Casserole image

Stir in mafalda, tuna and broccoli for a hearty casserole, ready in a snap!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup
2 cups milk
2 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta (4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
1/2 cup bite-size square crisp cheese crackers, crushed (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in soup and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pasta and frozen broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tuna. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Mix crackers and cheese; sprinkle over tuna mixture. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 820 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil.
  • Drain the tuna well before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from being too watery.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the casserole. This will help to add flavor and nutrients.
  • Use a creamy sauce. This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole more flavorful.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy topping. This could be a breadcrumb topping, a cheese topping, or a combination of both.
  • Bake the casserole until it is hot and bubbly. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Skillet tuna casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. This casserole is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give skillet tuna casserole a try.

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