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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Few comfort-food dishes are as reliable as Tuna Noodle Casserole: creamy egg noodles baked with tuna, peas, and a buttery cracker crumb topping. It comes together in about 45 minutes, which makes it an easy weeknight option.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Total: 45 min

45Minutes

6Servings

4.5Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

12 oz egg noodles
4 tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2.5 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup crushed butter crackers

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

690Calories

58gFat

15gCarbs

26gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles 1 minute less than the package says, then drain.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until soft.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, then cook 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted. Fold in the tuna, peas, salt, pepper, and the drained noodles.
Step 6
Spread into the baking dish and scatter the crushed crackers evenly over the top.
Step 7
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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