Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the flavors of tuna, cheese, and pasta - the Tuna Lasagna Casserole. This delectable dish combines the classic lasagna structure with the unique taste of tuna, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with three distinct recipes: a traditional Tuna Lasagna Casserole, a lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole, and a creative Tuna Mac and Cheese Casserole. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic casserole, ensuring that there's something for every palate to savor.
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CHEESY TUNA LASAGNA
This wonderful casserole was added to my recipe collection many years ago. The tuna and three-cheese blend wins over doubters who say they aren't fond of fish.-Virginia Ferris, Lyons, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tuna, soup, milk, garlic salt, oregano and pepper until combined. Spread 3/4 cupful into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Layer with 3 noodles (trimming if necessary), 3/4 cup tuna mixture, half of the cottage cheese and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, tuna mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
TUNA LASAGNA
This is a great favourite in my household. And I have found that even people who generally don't like tuna enjoy this dish. It's sounds unusual I know, but it really is very nice served with crusty bread and a green salad!
Provided by Tomboy
Categories Tuna
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan.
- Add garlic and onion and cook til onion is soft.
- Stir in undrained, mashed tomatoes, water, crumbled stock cube and tomato paste.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in Tuna.
- For the sauce: Melt butter in a microwave proof jug.
- Add flour and blend well before adding milk.
- Mix well with a balloon whisk.
- Microwave for 2 minutes on high whisking after the first minute.
- Layer Lasagna noodles, tuna mix and sauce in a casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 180 degrees celsius for about 25 minutes.
CHEESY TUNA LASAGNA
Give your old tuna casserole recipe a break and try this Cheesy Tuna Lasagna. Chances are excellent it will become a new favorite!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Melt butter in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in tuna, soup, peas, milk, oregano and pepper.
- Spread 3/4 cup of the tuna mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, 3/4 cup of the remaining tuna mixture, half the ricotta cheese and 6 mozzarella slices. Repeat layers of noodles, tuna mixture, ricotta and mozzarella. Cover with remaining noodles, tuna mixture and mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
SUNNY'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
Sprinkling flour directly over the vegetables before adding the stock helps to thicken the mushroom filling for Sunny Anderson's casserole. Adding peas and fresh mushrooms makes the casserole a full meal that can be served on its own, or stretched further by adding a salad or a side of steamed broccoli.
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 375degrees F. Butter a 13- by 9-inch ovenproof dish or lasagna dish and set aside.
- Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and immediately place the noodles in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain and then pour the pasta into a large bowl with the tuna, peas and both cheeses. Toss to combine.
- In a large pan with straight sides, add the 2 tablespoons butter, the olive oil, onions and thyme. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook on medium heat until the onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook gently until tender and darkened, about 5 minutes more. Add the Worcestershire sauce and horseradish, and then sprinkle the flour over the entire pan. Stir to help the flour soak into the vegetables and cook a minute more to lose the flour taste. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken stock. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, and then slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer until the cream is thickened slightly, about 4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt if needed. Pour the mushroom sauce over the prepared noodles in the large bowl and quickly stir to combine. Immediately pour into the prepared dish.
- For the topping: In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Season with a sprinkle of salt and a grind or two of pepper. Stir until the crumbs soak up the oil evenly. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the dish and place, uncovered, in the oven until the sides are bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
SICILIAN-STYLE TUNA LASAGNE
Swap mince for canned tuna in this budget lasagne recipe, made even easier with cream cheese instead of béchamel sauce
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the tomatoes, peppers, olives, cinnamon and herbs into a pan, cover and simmer for 10 mins until the tomatoes have broken down a little. Add the tuna and season.
- Tip the cream cheese into a bowl, season and mix to loosen a little, adding a splash of water (or milk, if you have some) to make a thick white-sauce consistency. Assemble the lasagne in a baking dish, approx 20 x 30cm. Pour roughly a third of the tuna sauce into the bottom of the dish, top with 4 lasagne sheets, a third of the cream cheese sauce, then repeat the layers twice more. Scatter over the mozzarella and bake for 35 mins until golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium
TUNA UNUSUAL CASSEROLE
This is a recipe I have had for 30+ years. Originally came from a recipe book I had about America's Favorite Casseroles.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the first three items, boil, stir occasionally.
- Stir in macaroni and remove from heat.
- Add tuna and 2/3 of the cheese.
- Pour into a two quart casserole and cover.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Stir once then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.6, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 860.9, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 18.7, Protein 35.3
LASAGNA CASSEROLE
While growing up, this was the meal I always wanted on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. -Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full). , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Sprinkle casserole with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of tuna. This recipe calls for canned tuna, but you can also use fresh or frozen tuna. If using fresh or frozen tuna, cook it before adding it to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
- Use a good quality lasagna noodle. The type of lasagna noodle you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a noodle that is made with durum wheat and is not too thick.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes lasagna so delicious! Be sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set. Once it's rested, slice and serve.
Conclusion:
Tuna lasagna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna lasagna casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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