Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; 3 cups cooked farfalle pasta; 12 1/2 ounces albacore tuna in water; 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated; 2 cups broccoli florets, lightly cooked; 1 cup peas, cooked; 1 carrot, grated; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (about); fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
3 cups cooked farfalle pasta
12 1/2 ounces albacore tuna in water
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 cups broccoli florets, lightly cooked
1 cup peas, cooked
1 carrot, grated
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (about)
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Spray a 3 quart casserole with cooking spray. Set aside.
3
Make sure to have broccoli, peas and pasta cooked and waiting.
4
Grate carrot, lemon zest and cheese and set aside.
5
In a medium saucepan, heat oil or butter.
6
Add flour and stir until blended. Cook for 1 minute.
7
Add milk and chicken broth, whisking as the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. When sauce has thickened a bit and is smooth, remove from heat.
8
Add grated cheese and stir until melted.
9
Fold in the pasta, tuna, lemon zest, broccoli, peas and carrot.
10
Place in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and chopped parsley.
11
Bake until the top is golden brown and casserole is heated through, about 30 minutes.

1452

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Tuna Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Tuna Casserole

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