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Best Tuna Noodle Casserole

Best Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese

  • Vegetables

    • 🍄 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
    • 🧅 1 small white onion, minced
    • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

  • Sauces and Liquids

    • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
    • 🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • Fish

    • 🐟 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • Others

    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Boil water in a large pot, add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt. Cook until tender but firm, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3

Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion, cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining butter and stir until melted.

4

Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock, bringing to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5

Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Add the sauce mixture to the noodles and mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna.

6

Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.

7

Mix bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

8

Bake in the oven until golden and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

481

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 51
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Prepare the sauce ahead of time to make this a quicker meal.For a gluten-free version, substitute egg noodles and flour with gluten-free alternatives.For a crispier topping, use crushed potato chips instead of bread crumbs.