Best 7 Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela Recipes

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Indulge in culinary comfort with our delectable Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela, a harmonious blend of classic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This casserole encapsulates the essence of a hearty and satisfying meal, featuring tender egg noodles enveloped in a creamy sauce, succulent tuna, vibrant vegetables, and a golden-brown cheese topping. Experience a symphony of textures and flavors as you savor each bite, perfect for a comforting lunch or a delightful dinner.

Unleash your inner chef with our diverse collection of recipes, each meticulously curated to cater to your culinary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with our Classic Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela, a fail-safe recipe that promises a comforting and flavorful experience. For those seeking a lighter version, our Lightened Up Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela offers a healthier rendition without compromising taste.

If you're a fan of bold flavors, our Spicy Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela will ignite your taste buds with its zesty kick. Craving a vegetarian alternative? Our Veggie-Packed Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela is a delightful symphony of fresh vegetables and creamy sauce. And for those who love a cheesy indulgence, our Extra Cheesy Creamy Tuna Noodle Cazuela is a haven of melted cheese and rich flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAMPBELL'S® TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (regular or 25% Lower Sodium)
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen peas
2 (10 ounce) cans tuna, drained
4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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.

EASY CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A creamy delicious tuna casserole, the perfect comfort food.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 ounces dried egg noodles ((3 - 3 1/2 cups cooked))
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon basil
dash of thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups milk ((I use 2%))
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas*
2 cans tuna ((2 x 6 1/2 ounce / 2 x 184 grams, drained and flaked))
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter melted

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a 10 x 8 x 2 inch (27 x 21 x 6 centimeter) baking dish.
  • In a small bowl with a fork combine melted butter and bread crumbs, set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the egg noodles al dente and drain.
  • In a small pot of boiling water cook the peas till just tender.
  • In a medium pot over low to medium heat melt 1/4 cup butter, whisk in flour, basil, oregano, thyme and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk and stir constantly until sauce thickens**
  • Remove from heat and add the parmesan cheese stir to combine.
  • Fold in the drained noodles, peas and tuna.
  • Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake 20 minutes, let sit 5 minutes and serve. Enjoy!
  • **make sure the sauce starts to boil, then once it starts to boil lower the heat to simmer it whisking constantly until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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

CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CAZUELA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces farfalle pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
3/4 cup piquillo peppers, sliced (6 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
One 6-ounce can or jar solid white tuna in oil, drained and flaked
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup panko, Japanese bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°. Cook the farfalle pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the farfalle pasta, frozen baby peas, sliced piquillo peppers, Parmigiano cheese and tuna and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish, a cazuela (casserole dish) or 4 individual gratin dishes. In a small skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the panko and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the panko over the casserole and bake for 10 minutes (5 minutes for individual gratins), or until bubbling. Serve right away.

OH SO CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Yeah you're thinking, tuna noodle casserole how good can it be? Well this recipe is amazing. It sure took me by surprise. Plus its easy to make!

Provided by Abbey212

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces noodles (cooked and drained)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (can use 1 if desired)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (drained)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (tossed with 1 tbsp melted butter)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook noodles as directed on package.
  • In one bowl combine onion, mushrooms and tuna, mix well.
  • In another bowl combine condensed soup, milk, mayonnaise and spices, wisk together until combined.
  • Pour the soup mix, noodles and tuna mix together and combine all very well.
  • Pour mixture into a 2 quart buttered baking dish, top with buttered breadcrumbs and bake on 350°F for about 30 minutes.

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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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

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

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

CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Enjoy our Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole tonight. A velvety cream cheese sauce takes the place of canned soup for a tuna noodle casserole they won't forget.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup milk, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 cups egg noodles, cooked
2 cans (5 oz. each) chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, undrained
8 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. milk and garlic powder until blended. Combine noodles, tuna, peas, mushrooms and remaining milk in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 20 min. Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and butter until blended.
  • Stir noodle mixture; top with crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tuna. Canned tuna, fresh tuna, or even smoked tuna can be used in this recipe. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or a creamy Monterey Jack will both work well in this recipe.
  • Add some vegetables. Chopped broccoli, carrots, or peas would all be great additions to this casserole.
  • Top with a crunchy topping. Crushed crackers, bread crumbs, or even potato chips would all make a great topping for this casserole.

Conclusion:

Creamy tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy tuna noodle casserole that is both delicious and satisfying.

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