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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

This old time classic tuna noodle casserole will bring you right back to childhood. Budget friendly and easy to double for a crowd!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta of your choice I recommend egg noodles
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs fresh or storebought
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 14 ounces cream of chicken soup (click to make your own)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • 8 ounces solid tuna 2 cans
OPTIONAL
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook the pasta in salted water for slightly less than it recommends on the package (around 2 mins less).
  3. Drain pasta, and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, add the breadcrumbs to a small bowl, and add the melted butter. Mix until well combined, then add half the cheese.
  5. Pour the milk and soup into a large saucepan, and mix well.
  6. Add the vegetables, the other half of the cheese and the tuna.
  7. Heat over a medium heat until JUST beginning to bubble around the edges.
  8. Stir in the parsley if using, then remove from the heat.
  9. Add the pasta to the tuna mixture, and mix until well blended.
  10. Pour into a 8 x 8 casserole dish, and top with the breadcrumbs/cheese mixture.
  11. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.
  13. Devour.

Notes

  • Kylee's Notes for Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
  • Kylee's Notes for Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
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  • You can sub any kind of condensed creamed soup you like – mushroom, celery, cheese – you choose!
  • Fresh breadcrumbs are awesome, but either fresh or store bought works great
  • Add more cheese if you like it cheesier!
  • Play around with the vegetables – frozen corn, green beans, peas, carrots – are all good choices in this.
  • If the mixture seems dry (it should be "sauce-y" before baking) add a little more milk

Nutrition Information

Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1372IU (27%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 246mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435

% Daily Value*

Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1372IU 27%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 246mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.