Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. This creamy, savory dish combines tender egg noodles with flaky tuna, all baked to perfection under a golden breadcrumb topping. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheeses, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 oz each) quality canned tuna in water or oil, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, peas, thyme, and parsley. Mix well.
- Gently fold the cooked noodles into the tuna mixture, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg