Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups fusilli pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
4
Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups fusilli pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Easy Tuna Noodle 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.

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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