Best Weeknight Tuna Casserole Recipes

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KID-FRIENDLY WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Kid-Friendly Weeknight Tuna Noodle Casserole image

This recipe is a breeze to make and requires minimal preparation. Serve with a tossed salad and you've got dinner!

Provided by CHILI SPICE

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g spaghetti noodles, broken into pieces then cooked
1 (284 ml) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
284 ml milk (use soup can to measure)
1 (170 g) can tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250 ml cheddar cheese, finely cubed. (1 cup)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 deg.C).
  • In a large bowl, combine mushroom soup, milk, tuna,onions, garlic and cheddar cheddar cheese.
  • Toss with cooked pasta.
  • Transfer to greased 9-inch (23) square casserole pan.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.3, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 64.3, Sodium 957.6, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.3

WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Weeknight Tuna Noodle Casserole image

I have been making this recipe for over 25 years and think it came from my mother originally but can't be sure. It has a creamy texture from the cheese added and the mayonnaise which makes it sumptuous. Can be doubled easily.

Provided by Judith Fraser

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can Veg-All or 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 stalk celery, chopped finely
1 small onion, finely chopped (if you prefer, use onion powder)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked (macaroni may be used)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • prepare and mix all ingredients in large bowl and put into covered casserole dish to bake for 30-45 min or until bubbly.
  • May be topped with buttered bread crumbs if crusty top is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 757.1, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 30

WEEKNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE



Weeknight Tuna Casserole image

This dish is definitely not boring because of its delicious combination of ingredients. It's a great weeknight meal to enjoy! VIDEO https://youtu.be/CwbquuaW7qA

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 cups egg noodles, uncooked
2 tablespoons clarified butter
1/2 cup white onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
8 ounces button mushrooms, washed and sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
3/4 cup frozen peas, half way thawed
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter. While it's warming up, cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions.
  • When butter is hot, add onions, celery and carrots to the skillet; sauté for 3 minutes. Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and season generously with sea salt and black pepper; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in flour until the ingredients are nicely coated before pouring in half-and-half. Add tuna and peas; stir well. Add Creole seasoning, hot paprika, basil, thyme and 1 cup cheese; stir and adjust if needed.
  • Gently incorporate cooked and drained egg noodles then remove skillet from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish lightly greased. Sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup cheese and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add breadcrumbs, parsley and melted butter; stir until well blended. Spread topping mixture on the casserole.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 720.3, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 32.6

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