Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole
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No doubt about it, this Cheesy Tuna or Salmon Pasta Casserole without soup is a classic. Flaky canned tuna or salmon, noodles, sour cream in a rich homemade sauce and topped with crackers, breadcrumbs or potato chips for a crunch, it's the ultimate in casseroles!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked pasta of your choice
- ½ cup butter separated
- ¾ cup onion diced
- ½ cup bell peppers green, yellow, orange or red, cored, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup celery ribs chopped
- 2 cups crumbs (panko, bread, cornflakes, Ritz crackers) crushed or in pieces between ¼ and 1 inch.
- 1- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3 cans tuna drained and flaked, or red sockeye salmon
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups heavy or whipping cream (35%) or use 1 ½ cups of milk and 1 cup of sour cream
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook your pasta of choice according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Drain cans of tuna (or salmon) and remove any noticeable large bones and flake with a fork. Set aside.
- In a large skillet melt ¼ cup of the butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery and onions. Sauté until tender, stirring regularly; about 5 minutes. Add peppers and garlic. Stir for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour on top of vegetables and stir until flour is golden; between 3-4 minutes. Gradually add cream and stir. Add Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Add salmon or tuna and pasta. Stir until combined.
- Using a spatula, dump mixture into your prepared pan.
- Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add crumbs, cereal or crackers. Remove saucepan from heat and using a fork to coat crumbs or crackers with butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over top of the casserole.
- Bake until top is golden and casserole is bubby; about 30 minutes. Let stand approximately 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cook the pasta al dente which means slightly firm to the bite. This keeps it from becoming too mushy when baked in the casserole.
- Don't skip the Worcestershire sauce. It adds depth to the rich cheesy sauce!
- Let your casserole cool slightly before serving to make sure all the flavors have blended together nicely
- Be sure to drain your canned tuna and pasta well so the sauce stays nice and thick.
- If you decide to use potato chips or crispy onions in place of the crumbs, skip the butter added over the top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
509kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
865IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
686mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 686mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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