Calling all tuna lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Tuna Noodle Bake, a casserole dish that combines the classic flavors of tuna, creamy sauce, and tender noodles in perfect harmony. This comforting dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a weeknight dinner lifesaver.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through two irresistible variations of the Tuna Noodle Bake: the Classic Tuna Noodle Bake and the Cheesy Tuna Noodle Bake. Both recipes feature simple, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer the traditional version or crave a cheesy twist, we've got you covered.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of tuna noodle goodness!
BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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
OH JOYFUL TUNA NOODLE BAKE
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe when I first got married, I used it a lot back then. Now my toddler son enjoys this. To add some veggies, I add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots to the mix. To eliminate the sodium content, I have in the past reduced the amount of salt or eliminated the Worcestershire sauce altogether.
Provided by Naner
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook noodles according to package direction.
- Drain and set aside.
- Drain tuna and set aside.
- In large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
- Fold in tuna and noodles.
- Mix together and pour into a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes covered.
EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an ovenproof baking dish.
- While penne is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour heavy cream over tuna and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 517.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
CREAMY TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in a jiffy. I serve it with a green salad and warm rolls for a nutritious supper. -Ruby Wells, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the noodles, peas, tuna and pimientos; mix well. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE JOY OF COOKING TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by dublinburro
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 1 1/2 to 2 quart shallow baking dish. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, until bubbly. Add the vegetables and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in milk. Return to heat and cook, whisking, until the sauce comes to a boil and is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cheese, whisking until melted. Turn the tuna into a bowl and flake with a fork. Do not mince. Stir in the hot cheese sauce, then add the cooked noodles, parsley if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix together well. Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Mix together the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top. Bake until bubbly and browned on top, 25 to 35 minutes.
TUNA NOODLE BAKE
Make and share this Tuna Noodle Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Tuna
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish; set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
- While noodles are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan and saute the onions until tender. Stir in the flour until absorbed. Slowly add the milk and salt, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened.
- Combine the tuna, cheese, peas, mushrooms, tarragon, paprika and pepper to white sauce; stir well.
- Place half of the cooked noodles on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with half of the creamy tuna mixture. Top that with the remaining half of the cooked noodles -- then the remaining half of the creamy tuna mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle with the buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes.
CAMPBELL'S® TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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 creamier sauce, use heavy cream or milk instead of water.
- Add some chopped fresh parsley, dill, chives, or thyme for extra flavor.
- If you don't have celery on hand, you can use chopped green bell pepper instead.
- Feel free to use any type of pasta you like in this recipe.
- Be sure to season the tuna salad well with salt and pepper before adding it to the casserole.
- For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
- If you're short on time, you can use canned tuna instead of cooked tuna.
Conclusion:
This tuna noodle casserole is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The creamy sauce, tender noodles, and flaky tuna make this casserole a comfort food classic. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!
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