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 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196); 1 (l0-ounce) container sliced button mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for taste; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (see page 200); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 (8-ounce) package wide egg noodles; 2 (6-ounce) cans water-packed solid white tuna, drained well and flaked; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas; 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (8 ounces); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196)
1 (l0-ounce) container sliced button mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for taste
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (see page 200)
1 cup heavy cream
1 (8-ounce) package wide egg noodles
2 (6-ounce) cans water-packed solid white tuna, drained well and flaked
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 475F.
2
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
3
Add the bread crumbs and toast until just golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and set aside.
5
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saute pan set over medium-high heat.
6
Add the mushrooms, onion, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms and onion are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
7
Stir in the broth and cream, and then add the noodles.
8
Increase the heat to high and cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring often, until the noodles are nearly tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
9
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the tuna, peas, Parmesan, and parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
11
Bake until the edges are bubbly, about 8 minutes.
12
Dont get foiled by oil!
13
Choose a solid white chunk tuna packed in water.
14
Crystal found that oil-packed tuna can cause the casserole to be greasy.

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196), 1 (l0-ounce) container sliced button mushrooms, 1 medium onion, chopped, 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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