Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole (Print View)

Tender noodles with savory tuna and a rich creamy sauce topped by crispy golden onions.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz wide egg noodles

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 2 cups whole milk
07 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

→ Filling

13 - 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
14 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
15 - 1 cup sliced white mushrooms (optional)
16 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Topping

17 - 1 1/2 cups store-bought crispy fried onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
04 - Sprinkle flour over onions and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour.
05 - Gradually whisk in milk and broth, cooking until sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
07 - Add tuna, peas, mushrooms if using, and shredded cheddar to sauce. Stir until evenly combined.
08 - Gently fold cooked noodles into the sauce mixture until well combined.
09 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
10 - Sprinkle store-bought crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
11 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling and topping is golden brown.
12 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains Wheat (noodles, flour), Dairy (milk, butter, sour cream, cheese), Fish (tuna), Eggs (egg noodles), Possible soy (crispy onions)
  • Crispy onions may contain gluten or other allergens—check packaging for details
03 -
  • Use fresh onions for best flavor
  • Do not overcook noodles to keep them firm in the casserole
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