Description
Classic “Tuna Noodle Casserole” brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending creamy sauce with tender pasta and flaky fish. Crunchy breadcrumb topping adds perfect texture, making this hearty dish a nostalgic meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wide egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 ounces or 142 grams each) chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Topping and Seasoning:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by coating with nonstick spray and heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook egg noodles until perfectly tender, then drain thoroughly.
- Combine tuna, frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, milk, half the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cooked noodles into the mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Spread the combined ingredients uniformly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs over the top for a crispy texture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole becomes golden brown and bubbles around the edges.
Notes
- Swap tuna for shredded chicken or plant-based protein to create versatile meal options for different dietary preferences.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free noodles to accommodate specific nutritional needs and enhance the dish’s health profile.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition and depth of flavor, boosting the vegetable content of the casserole.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and controlling salt addition for heart-conscious diners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg