Cheesy Tuna Casserole
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Cheesy Tuna Casserole
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This tuna pasta melt can be made in two ways and is sure to be a family favorite.
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Ingredients
Tuna Casserole With Tomatoes
- 10 ½ ounces (300g) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen diced onion or 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen diced bell pepper or 1 fresh one, deseeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or dried oregano
- 28 ounces (800g) diced tomatoes
- 17 ounces (240g) tuna drained
- 6 ounces (170g) mozzarella cheese shredded
Cheesy Tuna Casseole with Egg Noodles
- 1 pound (453g) dry egg noodles
- 1 onion diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounces (284g) tuna two 5-ounce cans, drained
- 1 ⅓ cups (110g) cheddar cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ½ ounces (298g) cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- ½ cup (72g) green peas frozen
- ½ cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
Tuna Casserole with Tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and pepper cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
- Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant and mix in the diced tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cooked pasta and tuna and transfer into a casserole dish.
- Add the cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Green Peas
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and sauté the onion and celery for 5-6 minutes, until tender.
- While the onions and celery cook, combine the pasta, tuna, 1 cup of cheese, salt and spices in a large bowl.
- Add in the onions and celery, green peas and mushroom soup and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Then top the casserole with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese in melted and the casserole is bubbly.
- If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cook the pasta to al dente as it will continue to cook as the casserole bakes. Drain the tuna before adding it to the casserole. If using tuna packed in oil, rinse the tuna in a mesh colander before adding to the rest of the ingredients. Frozen peas do not need to be thawed before adding to the casserole. To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover with foil for the first half of the cooking time. For a golden crust, broil the casserole for a few minutes before serving. Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days. There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
- Cook the pasta to al dente as it will continue to cook as the casserole bakes.
- Drain the tuna before adding it to the casserole.
- If using tuna packed in oil, rinse the tuna in a mesh colander before adding to the rest of the ingredients.
- Frozen peas do not need to be thawed before adding to the casserole.
- To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover with foil for the first half of the cooking time.
- For a golden crust, broil the casserole for a few minutes before serving.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
- There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
548mg
(23%)
Potassium
620mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1176IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 548mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1176IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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