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How to Make Best Tuna Noodle Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When you're in need of a comforting, classic dish that's also easy to prepare, look no further than this recipe for the Best Tuna Noodle Casserole. This hearty casserole is a family favorite that combines creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors all in one dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this casserole is sure to become a go-to meal in your recipe rotation.

What makes this tuna noodle casserole the best, you ask? For one, it's loaded with tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small white onion, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

    • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 1481mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 256mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 466mg

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