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creamy tuna noodle casserole

Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole

5 from 1 vote
Tender egg noodles mixed with flaky tuna, creamy sauce, and vegetables, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and baked until golden. Classic comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces egg noodles About 6 cups
  • 2 cans tuna in water, drained 5 ounce cans
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter For sauce
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For topping
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling noodles
  • 1 large saucepan For sauce
  • 1 Whisk For sauce
  • 1 9x13 baking dish For baking
  • 1 Colander For draining

Method
 

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil, cook egg noodles until just al dente about 2 minutes less than package directions, drain without rinsing.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, gradually whisk in milk and broth stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats back of spoon.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted, add sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add drained tuna, frozen peas, and cooked noodles to sauce, fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Pour mixture into greased 9x13 baking dish spreading evenly, mix panko breadcrumbs with 3 tablespoons melted butter, parmesan cheese, and dried parsley, sprinkle topping evenly over casserole.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until topping is golden brown and edges bubble, let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
    baking creamy tuna noodle casserole

Nutrition

Serving: 285gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Cook noodles al dente so they don't get mushy. Make homemade sauce for best flavor. Don't break up tuna too much. Freeze unbaked for make-ahead meals. Top stays crispiest when baked fresh.

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