Best 9 Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Calling all tuna and noodle lovers! This easy tuna noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients, this casserole is a budget-friendly meal that the whole family will enjoy. But don't let its simplicity fool you—this casserole is packed with flavor, thanks to the creamy sauce, tender tuna, and hearty noodles. Plus, it's incredibly versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic tuna noodle casserole or something with a little more kick, you'll find the perfect recipe here. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying tuna noodle casserole!

Recipes included in the article:

1. Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole: This recipe is a timeless classic, featuring tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.

2. Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole: This simplified version of tuna noodle casserole is perfect for busy weeknights. It uses pantry-staple ingredients and comes together in just a few easy steps.

3. Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole: Calling all cheese lovers! This recipe adds a generous amount of cheddar cheese to the classic tuna noodle casserole, making it extra creamy and flavorful.

4. Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole: For those who like a little heat, this recipe incorporates diced jalapeños and a pinch of cayenne pepper into the creamy sauce. It's sure to warm you up on a cold day.

5. Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole: This recipe lightens up the classic casserole by using whole wheat noodles, low-fat milk, and Greek yogurt. It's a healthier option that's still just as delicious and satisfying.

6. Tuna Noodle Casserole with Vegetables: This recipe adds a variety of vegetables to the casserole, making it a more nutritious and colorful dish. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!

7. Tuna Noodle Casserole with Cornbread Topping: This recipe takes a unique twist on the classic tuna noodle casserole by topping it with a flavorful cornbread mixture. It's a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a potluck or family gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is the best tuna noodle casserole! My family and friends always request it! And, best of all, it is easy!

Provided by CFOSTER

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) packages egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
3 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles and return to the pot. Pour olive oil and salt over the drained noodles; stir.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put processed cheese food cubes into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes; pour over noodles and add tuna, peas, celery soup, mushroom soup, and black pepper. Stir to coat noodles completely; pour into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the noodle mixture to cover completely.
  • Bake in preheated oven until Parmesan cheese just begins to brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 3490.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

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

QUICK AND EASY STOVE-TOP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is as easy as making a box of macaroni and cheese (almost), and it's a one dish comfort meal. I've been making this as long as I can remember, and don't think I ever had a recipe for it. When I made it this week, I looked to see if it was posted, and I could only find recipes with "cream of whatever" soup or sour cream, and most of them required baking in the oven. This recipe is creamy and delicious from the simple bechamel (white) sauce. This is a flexible recipe, too. I love to use a generous amount of a mixed pepper blend, freshly ground, for seasoning because I don't like bland food. I've also used lemon pepper seasoning, and/or freshly snipped chives and parsley. It's up to you to choose your favorite seasoning or herbs to go nicely with the tuna. Tuna noodle casserole is one of the most popular American casseroles, and is common is any region of the U.S.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, less if you prefer less spice
1 -2 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as chives (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon parsley (optional)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (I prefer albacore solid packed in water)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Cook the egg noodles.
  • During the last few minutes add the frozen peas to the simmering noodles; then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour, and continue whisking for about 2 minutes or until the flour butter mixture starts to turn a beige color (a very light colored roux).
  • Continue whisking and slowly add 1 of the cups of milk, incorporating the liquid as you whisk; then add the remaining 1 cup of milk.
  • Let it come to a gentle boil, stirring regularly to keep from burning on the bottom of the pan as it thickens.
  • When it's thick enough to coat a spoon and leave a strip behind where you ran your finger through the coating on the spoon, it's ready to add the drained tuna.
  • Break up the solid tuna chunks with a fork and mix throughout the sauce.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and any seasonings or herbs.
  • Pour the tuna sauce over the noodles and peas, and serve.

MOM'S EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a simple yet delicious casserole my Mom always made for us. It was my favorite and now it is one of my daughters.

Provided by chelgilm

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces egg noodles, cooked
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine noodles, tuna, peas, soups, milk and butter in a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

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

KITTENCAL'S EASY TUNA OR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious casserole that can be made using either tuna or 1-1/2 cups or more of cooked cubed chicken or even cooked turkey --- for a thinner sauce use 1 cup of milk or half and half instead of 3/4 cup, prep time includes boiling the egg noodles, if you are not a garlic-lover then you may omit the garlic powder and to zing the flavor up even more add in 1-1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, I use 1 teaspoon)
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
3/4 cup milk (or can use half-and-half cream)
1/2 cup sour cream (can increase to to 3/4 cup)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 small onion, finely chopped (can use 2 green onions)
1/4 cup pimiento, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, diced
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked (can add another 3 ounces for a more meatier casserole if desired, or use cooked chicken or turkey)
12 -15 butter flavored crackers, broken in pieces (such as Ritz Crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
  • In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
  • Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
  • Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
  • Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes.

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE (LOW FAT)



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A Fellow Weight Watcher friend gave this recipe to me. Absolutely wonderful and filling comfort food. The WHOLE PAN is 12 points. My 7 year old tried it and liked it, so that's saying a lot!

Provided by Bella Donna

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup macaroni, raw
1 onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 cup skim milk
6 tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 8x8 pan with non stick spray.
  • In a bowl, mix tuna, noodles, onion, peas, soup and milk.
  • Pour into pan. Make sure noodles are covered by sauce.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover & Bake for 1 hour.

SUPER FAST & EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Super Fast & Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Absolutely Bananas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb dry packaged noodles
7 ounces tuna in water
10 ounces frozen peas
10 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Fill a 4.5 quart pan about two-thirds full of water, add 1 tsp salt per quart of water, and bring to a rapid boil. Add noodles and boil until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, open a 7 oz can of tuna, drain it, and break tuna into flakes. Mix with cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk.
  • Open 10 oz package of frozen peas and empty into colander. When noodles are done, drain them through peas in colander to thaw peas.
  • Combine everything.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and warm until hot.

SO EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups egg noodles (or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup potato chips, crushed (Ruffles)

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles by following the package directions (make sure to season the water with a little salt); drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and stir/saute 2-3 minutes or until soft.
  • Whisk in the mushroom soup, milk, and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with pepper; stir and cook about 4 minutes or until sauce is smooth, thickened slightly , and bubbling; remove pan from heat.
  • Add the noodles, frozen peas, and tuna to the mushroom sauce; stir to combine.
  • Tranfer mixture to a greased 2 quart casserole; smooth top with a rubber spatula.
  • Scatter the potato chips evenly over the top.
  • Bake in a 425° oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and the potato chips turn golden brown.

Tips

  • Use a large casserole dish to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Cook the noodles al dente, as they will continue to cook in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Season the casserole well with salt and pepper.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the noodles are tender.

Conclusion

Tuna noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flavorful tuna, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna noodle casserole a try!

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