Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 7/8 cups elbow noodles; 1 3/8 tablespoons butter; 2 9/16 tablespoons flour; 3 3/8 tablespoons milk; 7/8 cup cream; 2 egg yolks; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; ground nutmeg to taste; 3 cans tuna drained; 5 1/4 ounces Emmental cheese grated

Servings: persons

2 7/8 cups elbow noodles
1 3/8 tablespoons butter
2 9/16 tablespoons flour
3 3/8 tablespoons milk
7/8 cup cream
2 egg yolks
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
ground nutmeg to taste
3 cans tuna drained
5 1/4 ounces Emmental cheese grated

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C (approximately 350u00b0F).
2
Cook pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water and a drizzle of olive oil.
3
Melt butter in a saucepan and heat until lightly browned.
4
Add flour and stir until golden.
5
Slowly stir in milk, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
6
Bring to boil and continue to stir constantly.
7
Cook until mixture thickens slightly and mix in cream.
8
Remove from heat and add egg yolks.
9
Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
10
Add tuna and mix well.
11
Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water.
12
Drain again and pasta to pan with tuna and sauce.
13
Blend well.
14
Spread a layer of pasta mixture in the bottom of a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.
15
Cover with another layer of pasta and repeat steps until there are no ingredients left, ending with grated cheese.
16
Arrange small pieces of butter over the surface.
17
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is hot and bubbly, for about 10-15 minutes.

1466

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

119

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 7/8 cups elbow noodles, 1 3/8 tablespoons butter, 2 9/16 tablespoons flour, 3 3/8 tablespoons milk, 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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