Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/3 cup chopped carrot; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 3/4 cups fat-free milk; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 ounces wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/3 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 3/4 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
Cooking spray

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and carrot; cook 6 minutes or until carrot is almost tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk until slightly thick. Stir in cream cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Remove pan from heat. Stir in noodles, peas, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and tuna. Spoon mixture into a shallow broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces wide egg noodles, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/3 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

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