Tuna Casserole from Scratch (no canned soups!)

Name: Tuna Casserole from Scratch (no canned soups!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. whole wheat pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion; 2 ribs celery; 3 cloves garlic; 16 oz. mushrooms; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chicken stock/broth; kosher salt and black pepper; 12 oz. canned albacore tuna packed in water; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
312 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Tuna Casserole from Scratch (no canned soups!)

Jacqueline Bell

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This easy classic tuna casserole from scratch is made healthier with whole wheat pasta, less milk, and no canned, processed ingredients!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz. whole wheat pasta (rotini, egg noodles, fusili, etc.)
3 tablespoons butter plus more for greasing pan
1 onion diced
2 ribs celery diced
3 cloves garlic minced
16 oz. mushrooms chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken stock/broth or vegetable broth
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
12 oz. canned albacore tuna packed in water drained and flaked apart with a fork (2 small cans or 1 large)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add the diced onions and celery; sauté until tender (about 3 minutes).
Add the minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add the mushrooms, stir with the other veggies, then allow to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring only occasionally (about 10 minutes).
Add the flour (1/4 cup), stir to coat, and gradually add the milk (1 cup) and broth (1 cup). Heat over medium-high heat until thickened, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt remaining tablespoon of butter. Mix with breadcrumbs (1/2 cup).
Add the cooked, drained pasta and tuna to the mixture. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top. Top with the shredded cheese (1 cup).
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

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Notes

You can make your own whole wheat breadcrumbs by pulsing some toasted bread in a food processor until bread crumbs are formed. Store bought is fine too :-)
Make it without milk by using 1 more cup of chicken broth instead.
Frozen peas can be added to the skillet with the tuna and pasta, if you want (about 1 cup).
If you prefer, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose as a thickener.
Storage: Store covered in foil in your fridge for up to 5 days. Bake covered for about 20 minutes, then uncovered for another 15-20 minutes.
Freeze it: Wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months before cooking. I recommend letting it defrost completely in the fridge for 24-48 hours before cooking it.
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The provided nutrition information is a best estimate only and is calculated using an automatic API. It does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Read more in my disclaimers page.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 459mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 181mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	312kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	35g	12%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	44mg	15%
Sodium	414mg	17%
Potassium	459mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	391IU	8%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	181mg	18%
Iron	3mg	17%