Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta, dried; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 3/4 cups evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups pasta, dried
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 3/4 cups evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Cook pasta as directed on package.
2
Drain tuna reserving the liquid, add lemon juice and refrigerate.
3
Meanwhile, melt the 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat and saute the onion and mushroom slices until soft.
4
Stir in the flour until blended and cook over low heat until bubbly (stirring constantly).
5
Stir in the evaporated milk and add the reserved tuna oil and cook stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
6
Stir in salt and pepper and adjust seasoning as needed.
7
Gently stir the tuna with the sauce and heat through.
8
Drained pasta and serve warm with the tuna and sauce mixture.
9
NOTE: Eileen said that she served it with rice instead of the pasta.

1043

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pasta, dried, 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

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