Description
This creamy tuna noodle casserole is the perfect comfort food for busy days, offering a satisfying combination of tender noodles, flaky tuna, and a creamy sauce. With a crunchy breadcrumb topping, it’s a delightful balance of textures that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions for al dente, adding the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, and salt. Stir in the tuna, onion, and green pepper.
- Add the cooked noodles and peas to the bowl and toss everything together to combine evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into an 11×7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the tuna and replace it with sautéed mushrooms or extra vegetables like broccoli or zucchini.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small diced jalapeño.
- For a cheesier casserole, mix in extra shredded cheese like cheddar or mozzarella.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure the cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
