Description
Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish made with egg noodles, tuna, and creamy mushroom soup, topped with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and flaked tuna, cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the bowl and gently fold until all the noodles are well coated with the tuna and soup mixture.
- Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with the olive oil until lightly moistened, then sprinkle them evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set slightly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, slice into portions, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese.
- Add additional vegetables such as corn or bell peppers for more flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg