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Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 50 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, divided
    • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles

  • Vegetables & Aromatics

    • 🧅 ½ medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

  • Sauce

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

  • Protein

    • 🐟 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

  • Toppings

    • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.

2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

5

Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until melted, about 10 seconds. Mix in bread crumbs until combined and sprinkle over casserole. Top with Cheddar cheese.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

546

Calories

  • 27
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 31
    Fats

💡 To cut time, consider using pre-sliced mushrooms and pre-shredded Cheddar cheese.For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for the last 3–5 minutes of baking.You can substitute whole-wheat noodles for a healthier option.Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a slight kick.