Best 7 Easy Creamy No Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our creamy no-bake tuna noodle casserole, a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of tuna, noodles, and a creamy sauce, all harmonized in a symphony of taste. This casserole is not just any ordinary dish; it's a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Prepared without the hassle of baking, this no-bake casserole offers convenience without compromising on flavor. Discover the delightful combination of tuna, egg noodles, celery, onion, and a creamy sauce, all enveloped in a velvety smooth texture. This recipe is accompanied by three additional variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic casserole. From a zesty Mexican-inspired casserole to a hearty Italian-style dish, and a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired delight, these variations promise an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven. Embark on a culinary journey with our no-bake tuna noodle casserole and its enticing variations, and elevate your mealtimes to an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE - MIDWEST



No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole - Midwest image

This is a take on the Tuna Noodle Casserole my mom used to bake my brother and I when we were kids. It was the first meal I ever cooked for myself (when I was in college). Being lazy, impatient and hungry, I figured why bake it? The cheese must be extra sharp...mild or sharp just don't cut it. This recipe is so easily adaptable. Really like tuna? Use a bigger can. Don't like tuna? Use shredded chicken. Have broccoli you need to use? Use broccoli. It's definitely not low-cal, but it is quick and tasty comfort food!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (can add more or less)
3 large celery ribs, sliced into 1/4 chunks
4 cups button mushrooms, sliced thick
1 large onion, chopped
16 ounces extra wide egg noodles
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook noodles for approximately 10 minutes in salted water and drain when finished-- while noodle are cooking --.
  • In large pot (enough to hold the sauce and cooked noodles) sauté mushrooms for 3 or 4 minutes, add onion and sauté for another minute or two. It's nice to have a little crunch left in the onions. Drain any liquid.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup to pot. As soon as it is hot, add shredded cheddar cheese. Continuously stir. When cheese is melted, add tuna and celery. (I don't cook the celery, only because I like the crunch of the raw celery). Mix well. When mixture is heated through and cheese is completely melted, take off of burner.
  • Drain noodles and add to mixture. I always add the noodles to the mixture (not the other way around), so that if I made too many noodles I don't add them all to the sauce. Stir all ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • * You can make this a one-pot dish if you cook and drain noodles first. Then use the same pot to cook the sauce. It will obviously add about ten minutes to the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.8, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 183.8, Sodium 1101.4, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 47.1

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
⅔ cup frozen peas (defrosted)
1 can tuna (5-6 ounces, drained)
10 ½ ounces condensed mushroom soup
⅓ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
½ cup cheddar
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1.25 cup

EASY CREAMY NO BAKE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Tuna casserole was the first recipe I learned, but I didn't like the heavyness of 'cream of' soups. So I came up with this stove top version, with a milk based sauce its much lighter. Still creamy, delicious and full of flavor. Once you try it you won't go back.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb egg noodles
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tuna, drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrot

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta, cook according to package. Add frozen peas & carrots in last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in skillet, add onion and celery, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook on low for 10 minutes, until soft.
  • In sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp butter, 1tbsp flour, whisk, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Add parmsean cheese, salt, pepper, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried rosemary. Heat on low until thickened.
  • Add tuna and lemon pepper, to onion and celery.
  • Add tuna mixture to sauce, stir well. Toss with drained pasta and veggies.
  • Add more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1534, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 349.3, Sodium 1736.5, Carbohydrate 182.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 91.7

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

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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One of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make. Simple to make and always a hit among family and friends.

Provided by emmie88

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ¼ cups fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon mustard powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful sauce, use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream of celery soup.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to your casserole, such as chopped celery, onion, and carrots.
  • For a cheesy casserole, add shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese.
  • If you don't have tuna, you can substitute cooked chicken or ham.
  • Serve your casserole with a side of crackers or bread.

Conclusion:

This easy creamy no-bake tuna noodle casserole is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flavorful tuna, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this no-bake tuna noodle casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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