PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 30 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 40 MINS | SERVINGS: 6
Bring back your childhood memories with this classic, budget-friendly casserole. It’s one of the best casseroles that I always come back to. My favourite since then and has been my go-to for years to come!
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter melted
8 ounces solid tuna 2 cans
1 c. breadcrumbs fresh or store-bought
1 c. milk
1 c. grated cheddar cheese divided
8 ounces pasta of your choice (I recommend egg noodles)
1 14-ounces cream of chicken soup
½ c. green bell pepper diced
½ c. red bell pepper diced
½ c. celery diced
1/4 c. Fresh parsley minced (optional)
How to make Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan with boiling salted water for about 2 minutes less than what’s written on the packaging. Drain the pasta once done and set aside.
Step 3: To a small bowl, add the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Stir well until incorporated before adding in half of the cheese.
Step 4: Into a large saucepan, pour the milk and soup. Whisk well, then add the vegetables followed by half the cheese and the tuna. Cook on medium heat until the mixture is just starting to bubble around the edges. Add the parsley if using and stir to combine. When done, take the pan off the heat.
Step 5: To the tuna mixture, add the pasta and toss. Pour everything into an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish. On top, sprinkle the breadcrumbs/cheese mixture.
Step 6: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven once done and allow the casserole to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
NOTES:
For the condensed creamed soup, you can use anything you prefer such as mushroom, celery, or cheese.
Feel free to use either fresh or store-bought breadcrumbs. You can even add additional cheese if desired.
Great options for the veggies are frozen corn, green beans, peas, and carrots.
Add a little more milk if the mixture turned out dry before baking.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) Sodium: 706mg (31%) Potassium: 563mg (16%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Vitamin A: 1372IU (27%) Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) Calcium: 246mg (25%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
