Our tuna noodle casserole recipe is a family favorite. Best of all, there will be leftovers for lunch and dinner again! Each bite is comforting and satisfying for the whole family to enjoy.

Best Tuna Casserole Recipe with Egg Noodles in a casserole

Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

This is one of our most favorite and popular family pasta recipes! Even kids love our tuna casserole recipe with egg noodles. The flavor, a little extra cheese and crunchy top is a family perfect meal. This fantastic easy dinner casserole is a wonderful warm comfort food to fill everyones bellies. It’s so satisfying to eat and best of all, it’s really quick and easy to put together.

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Best Tuna Casserole Recipe with Egg Noodles on a plate with fork

What Type of Tuna to Use?

Loaded with creamy flavor and cheese, the noodles are so satisfying. But the type of tuna you choose really makes a difference.

  • We like to use solid albacore or yellowfin tuna for so many reasons. First of all, the firm texture is fantastic and really meaty and flavorful.
  • Second of all, albacore tuna isn’t as fishy smelling so baking the tuna will sell less.
  • Finally, you just get more tuna in the can when compared to regular chunk or light tuna.
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Best Tuna Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
There’s lots of yummy toppings you can use: Panko bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, crushed crackers or crispy fried onions.
You can prepare this casserole in advance. But when baking the next day, add extra time because the whole casserole is cold.
For the tuna, we found a big flavor and texture difference by using the solid white chunk albacore tuna vs the chunk light style tunas. Feel free to use more or less tuna depending on your personal taste preference.
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (227 g) dried, uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 onion , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas and carrots , thawed
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • 12 oz. (340 g) solid canned tuna , drained- two 6 oz. cans
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
  • 2 cups (226 g) grated cheddar cheese

Crumb Topping:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 g) butter , melted

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil or butter a 9×13 pan.
    Oven knobs
  • Cook the pasta: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and pour into the prepared 9×13 pan.
    Boiling noodles
  • Make the crumb topping: In bowl combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 3 Tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Make the filling: Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 2 Tablespoons oil and cook onions and celery until softened. Add peas/carrots, garlic and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir and bring mixture to a simmer.
    Making filling
  • Whisk 1/4 cup flour into the 1 cup of milk, then add the whisked mixture into the simmering pan with the veggies and broth. Stirring regularly, cook until mixture thickens, then add 12 oz. tuna, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat and taste the mixture. Add more salt/pepper if needed.
  • Pour the tuna mixture into the pasta pan and stir in the 2 cups grated cheese.
    Adding cheese to casserole
  • Top the pan with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and crispy brown. Serve warm.
    Baked casserole

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 477kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 970mg, Potassium: 394mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2251IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 365mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 477
BEST TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Can You Freeze Leftover Tuna Noodle Casserole?

Yes! You definitely can freeze the leftovers. Remember that when it thaws, it will be a little mushier than when eating it fresh. But it’s still delicious and serves as a quick and easy leftover meal for the family.

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