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Chef John's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Chef John's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 55 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Dairy

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
    • 🥛 4 cups cold milk
    • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
    • ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained

  • Seasoning and spices

    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup plain bread crumbs

  • Protein

    • 2 (5.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and crumbled

  • Pasta

    • 1 (12 ounce) package dry egg noodles

  • Oil

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

2

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until it softens, 3 to 4 minutes.

3

Add the flour to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Reduce heat as needed.

4

Pour in cold milk and whisk for 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and simmers. Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese. Reserve the sauce.

5

Fill a large pot with water and remaining salt. Bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles for 5 minutes, then drain.

6

Add cooked egg noodles to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the reserved sauce, tuna, peas, cayenne, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until combined.

7

Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil together in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

511

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 46
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 To save time, you can prepare components ahead of time and assemble before baking.Serve with a green salad as suggested for a balanced meal.Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley for visual appeal and extra flavor.