Tuna Casserole
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4.9
1,293 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
397 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Casserole
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The best Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe has a creamy homemade white sauce cooked with pasta, peas, tuna, celery, and crushed crackers baked on top.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium-size shell pasta
- 5 Tablespoons butter , divided
- 2 ribs celery , diced
- 1/4 cup onion , diced
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 1 clove garlic , miced
- 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk , warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice , more if desired
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley , minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , divided
- 5 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water , or more if desired
Topping:
- 1/2 cup ritz crackers* , crushed
- 1 Tablespoon butter , melted
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Instructions
- Cook the noodles just until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Sauté the veggies: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add celery, onion, peas and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the pan. Once melted, add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and stir constantly, until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and add salt, dill, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Taste and add additional seasoning, if needed.
- Combine: Remove from heat and stir in the pasta, vegetables and tuna. Pour mixture into a 9x13’’ or similar size baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
- Add Topping: Crush ritz crackers and add melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over the casserole.
- Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Tuna: Choose good quality canned white albacore tuna.
- Cracker Topping: you could also use crushed potato chips, breadcrumbs, cornflakes or your favorite crackers.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Sauté the veggies, make the sauce, and cook the noodles. Store everything in separate containers in the fridge until ready to assemble the tuna casserole.
- To Freeze: Cook the noodles so they are slightly undercooked. Follow the recipe and assemble casserole (don't add cracker topping) in a freezer-safe container or disposable aluminum pan. Cover well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then sprinkle with crushed crackers and bake until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
598mg
(25%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2321IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2321IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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