Description
This Easy Tuna Casserole is a classic, comforting dish that’s quick, delicious, and perfect for busy nights. Made with canned tuna, creamy sauce, and pasta, all baked together with a golden, crispy topping, this casserole is a family favorite! It’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to make, with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water or oil, drained and flaked
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3 cups cooked elbow macaroni or egg noodles (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta)
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1 cup frozen peas
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra cheesiness)
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1/2 cup crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs (for topping)
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1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the casserole dish)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Pasta:
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Tuna Casserole Mixture:
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In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked pasta, frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
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(Optional: Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture for an extra creamy and cheesy casserole.)
4. Assemble the Casserole:
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Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter.
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Pour the tuna and pasta mixture into the casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
5. Add the Topping:
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Sprinkle the crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole for a crispy topping.
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If you’re using cheese, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
6. Bake the Casserole:
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Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Serve:
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Let the casserole sit for a few minutes to cool before serving. Enjoy your easy and comforting tuna casserole!
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Notes
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You can swap out the cream of mushroom soup for cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup, depending on your preference.
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If you don’t like peas, feel free to use other vegetables such as corn or carrots.
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For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and reduced-fat cheese.
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To add extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried thyme or parsley to the casserole mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg