Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Tuna Noodle Casserole
Description
This Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe starts by sautéing chopped onion and celery in canola oil to soften and build flavor. Then, the cooked vegetables are mixed with condensed cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, frozen peas, drained canned tuna, and slightly undercooked egg noodles to retain bite after baking. The mixture is poured into a baking dish and baked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Partway through baking, a topping made from crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese is spread on the casserole to create a crunchy, savory crust that complements the creamy interior. Baking continues until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.
This dish provides a filling and practical casserole that combines pantry staples, with a balance of creamy and crisp textures and a mild mushroom and tuna flavor. It can be served as a main course for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.75 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 cups peas frozen
- 3 tuna drained (15 ounce total, canned
- 4 cups egg noodles cooked 1 minute shy of the directions
- 32 Ritz crackers crushed into crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a frying pan add the canola oil on medium heat and cook the onion and celery for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the onion mixture to a large bowl with the mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and peas and toss well then carefully mix in the tuna and noodles.
- Pour into a baking dish then and bake for 20 minutes then in a small bowl mix the cracker crumbs, butter and cheese and sprinkle over the baking dish and bake for 10 more minutes.
Notes
- Cook egg noodles just shy of package instructions to prevent overcooking after baking.
- Drain canned tuna thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- The cracker topping adds texture and flavor; distribute evenly before the final baking step.
- Use either mild or hot Italian sausage to adjust the flavor profile as preferred (for variation).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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