Best 6 Vegetable Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Calling all tuna noodle casserole enthusiasts! This classic dish is getting a flavorful makeover with the addition of crisp vegetables. Our recipe features a medley of broccoli, carrots, celery, peas, and onions, all sautéed to perfection and nestled in a creamy sauce made with tuna, condensed soup, and milk. The result is a hearty and comforting casserole that's packed with goodness.

In addition to the main recipe, we've included three variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. For a lighter version, try our Tuna Noodle Casserole with Greek Yogurt, which uses Greek yogurt instead of condensed soup. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, our Tuna-less Noodle Casserole swaps out the tuna for more vegetables and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. And for those who love a bit of spice, our Spicy Tuna Noodle Casserole adds a kick with diced jalapeños and chili powder.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH VEGETABLES



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See smiles all around when you serve Tuna Noodle Casserole with Vegetables. This Tuna Noodle Casserole with Vegetables is both easy and delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups medium-size pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last minute. Drain; return to pan.
  • Stir in VELVEETA, tuna and milk. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 24 g

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

VEGETABLE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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"Our sons really like this quick casserole because it tastes special," says Florence Munger of Malone, New York. The creamy main dish is easy to assemble with pantry items such as canned tuna, egg noodles, cream soup and pimientos.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup whole milk
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the soup, cheese and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. , Drain noodles; place in a large bowl. Add the celery mixture, soup mixture, tuna, mayonnaise, pimientos and salt. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TUNA AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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In an attempt to eat healthier, my husband and I have been eating more vegetables and less meats. As a result, I have become more creative coming up with dinner meals. This casserole was delicious, used fresh vegetables I had on hand, and went together very quickly. I topped the casserole with French fried onions. Another option would be more grated cheese or crushed potato chips.

Provided by Enaid

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ (12 ounce) package egg noodles
1 cup 1-inch pieces fresh-cut green beans
1 cup bite-size summer squash pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
⅓ cup 2% milk
1 (7 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and broken into chunks
½ onion, chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup French-fried onions (such as French's®)

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.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine green beans, squash, peas, and carrots in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl; cook until tender, 3 to 10 minutes. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk mushroom soup and milk together in a large bowl; add vegetables, mushrooms, tuna, onion, and Cheddar cheese. Mix in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Pour mixture into a casserole dish and top with French fried onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 625.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This updated tuna noodle casserole recipe stays true to the classic 1950s dish, but substitutes a rich, homemade sauce for the can of cream of mushroom soup. The addition of cremini mushrooms - along with celery, onions, peas and parsley - makes this casserole surprisingly vegetable-packed, while briny capers complement the tuna and balance out the creamy sauce. Like any good tuna noodle casserole, this recipe's pièce de résistance is the potato chip topping.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (12-ounce) bag dried egg noodles or other shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery (about 4 ribs)
1 large yellow or white onion, chopped
1 pound mushrooms (preferably cremini), trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons drained capers, roughly chopped (optional)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
2 (5- to 6-ounce) jars or cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked with a fork
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving (optional)
2 cups plain, salted potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9-by-13 or other 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until just al dente. (Do not overcook.) Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery and onion, season with salt and cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the capers and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until no streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute, reducing the heat as necessary to keep from scorching. Add the stock, half-and-half, sherry, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the tuna, peas and parsley, if using; season to taste.
  • Add the cooked noodles and toss well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed potato chips on top and bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley, if using, and serve hot.

WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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I have been making this recipe for over 25 years and think it came from my mother originally but can't be sure. It has a creamy texture from the cheese added and the mayonnaise which makes it sumptuous. Can be doubled easily.

Provided by Judith Fraser

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can Veg-All or 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 stalk celery, chopped finely
1 small onion, finely chopped (if you prefer, use onion powder)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked (macaroni may be used)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • prepare and mix all ingredients in large bowl and put into covered casserole dish to bake for 30-45 min or until bubbly.
  • May be topped with buttered bread crumbs if crusty top is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 757.1, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 30

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, broccoli, and peas.
  • Be sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender, but not mushy. You want them to retain some of their crunch.
  • Use a high-quality tuna. Canned tuna is a great option, but you can also use fresh or frozen tuna if you prefer.
  • Flake the tuna into small pieces before adding it to the casserole. This will help it to distribute evenly and cook evenly.
  • Use a creamy sauce to bind the casserole together. You can use a simple white sauce, or you can add some flavor with cheese, herbs, or spices.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This will add a nice crunch and help to brown the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole until it is heated through and bubbly. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Vegetable tuna noodle casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates, and it is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy casserole recipe, give this one a try.

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