Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make and can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like your casserole creamy or cheesy, with vegetables or without, there is a recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best tuna noodle casserole recipes and provide you with tips on how to make the perfect casserole. We will also discuss the history of this dish and its variations around the world. So, get ready to indulge in a delicious and heartwarming meal with our guide to the best tuna noodle casserole recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CAMPBELL'S® TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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.
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and sliced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas and carrots and the mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles; stir in the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tuna and reserved cooking water. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with the panko, scallion greens, celery leaves and remaining 1/4 cup cheese; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 100 milligrams, Sodium 580 milligrams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Ree's easy tuna noodle casserole uses pantry and refrigerator staples like egg noodles, canned tuna, bread crumbs and mushrooms to get a family-friendly dinner on the table in just an hour.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir so that the flour coats the onions and mushrooms thoroughly. Cook, stirring, for another minute. Add the milk and sherry and whisk to combine. Cook the sauce until it's nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste and stir. Adjust the seasoning to make sure the sauce is adequately salted.
- Add the tuna and stir it into the sauce. Then stir in the bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Stir in the noodles until they're coated. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and transfer the noodle mixture to the dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a bowl in the microwave; stir it around with the breadcrumbs and remaining tablespoon of parsley.
- Top the casserole with the breadcrumbs and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve piping hot with a green salad and warm crusty bread.
CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
There are many reasons this casserole is a classic ... it's comforting, easy to make, and oh so yummy!
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stir the soup, milk, peas, pimientos, if desired, tuna and noodles in a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tuna mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown.
EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 498 mg, Sugar 8 g
VEGETABLE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
"Our sons really like this quick casserole because it tastes special," says Florence Munger of Malone, New York. The creamy main dish is easy to assemble with pantry items such as canned tuna, egg noodles, cream soup and pimientos.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the soup, cheese and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. , Drain noodles; place in a large bowl. Add the celery mixture, soup mixture, tuna, mayonnaise, pimientos and salt. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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 NOODLE CASSEROLE FOR TWO
My mom made this tuna casserole through the years...a delicious family dish, but good for any occasion. I often serve it for a luncheon along with garlic bread and a salad. It's quick and easy to prepare, freezes well and makes a complete meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the noodles, tuna and peas., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
BEST EVER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
This is a recipe my entire family loves! It's requested at least once a week and for Birthday suppers. The recipe came from the mother of one of my childhood friends, who made some of the best food. If I'm making a double batch, I make it with cream of chicken and celery soups together.
Provided by Bread n Butter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the cream of chicken, mayonnaise and milk together in a large bowl.
- Add the diced celery and onion.
- Fold in the tuna, followed by the cooked egg noodles and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Salt and pepper to your taste.
- Place in a casserole dish. Cook at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, just until the top starts to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 746.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.3
CREAMY TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE
When you need supper fast, this tuna noodle casserole makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente, adding peas during the last minute of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, cheese, milk and salt; stir in tuna, onion and pepper. Add noodles and peas; toss to combine., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
This recipe has been in the family forever! I first remember eating it with my Grandma, then my Mom taught me how to make it and we eat it all the time. It's great for larger families since it serves about 8 people, even more if you cut down your portions.
Provided by PamalaLauren
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Bring to boil a large pot of water and cook Medium Egg Noodles as directed on package.
- In a small sauce pot combine Milk and can of Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soup. Mix together throughly and bring to a light boil. Stir regularly to avoid burning.
- Chop Onions and Celery and add to large baking bowl.
- Shred 3 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, tuna and Mayonnaise to large baking bowl.
- Stir ingredients together adding Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese to small sauce pot and stir until melted.
- Drain noodles when done cooking and add to large baking bowl.
- Pour the sauce from the small sauce pot on top of noodles and mix together the ingredients throughly.
- Once mixture is mixed add the left over cheddar cheese to the top of the casserole, spread evenly.
- Place in oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Once finished cooking let sit for 10 minutes to set and cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 624.1, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 24.3
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
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in a jiffy. I serve it with a green salad and warm rolls for a nutritious supper. -Ruby Wells, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the noodles, peas, tuna and pimientos; mix well. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Satisfy hearty appetites with a tuna casserole that has a few tasty extras like broccoli, roasted red bell pepper and a sprinkling of buttery Progresso™ breadcrumbs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix soup mix and milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper.
- Add linguine, broccoli, tuna and roasted peppers to soup mixture; stir gently to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle over linguine mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1570 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE III
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a 1 1/2 quart glass casserole dish, layer noodles, butter cubes, 2 slices of cheese, 1/2 of the tuna, and 1/2 of the soup. Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients. Top the casserole with bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1072.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or oil, not brine. Brine can make the casserole too salty.
- Cook the noodles al dente. This means that they should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked noodles will become mushy in the casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The casserole is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are heated through. Overcooking will make the casserole dry and tough.
- Serve the casserole immediately. Tuna noodle casserole is best served hot out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add your own favorite ingredients. Tuna noodle casserole is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Some popular additions include vegetables (such as peas, corn, and carrots), different cheeses (such as cheddar or Parmesan), and spices (such as garlic powder or onion powder).
Conclusion:
Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Whether you are following a recipe or creating your own, be sure to use high-quality ingredients and cook the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly. With a little effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying tuna noodle casserole that your family and friends will love.
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