Description
Tuna casserole is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. This creamy dish combines tender pasta, flaky albacore tuna, and vibrant peas, all enveloped in a rich cream of mushroom sauce. Topped with a crunchy breadcrumb crust and melted cheese, it promises to be a hit at family dinners or potluck gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can add your favorite veggies or cheese blends to make it your own. With its delightful medley of flavors and heartwarming aroma, this tuna casserole will have everyone gathering around the table in anticipation of a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans solid white albacore tuna (drained)
- 1 cup uncooked egg noodles or macaroni
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, peas, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper; stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg