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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole — Pantry & Instant recipe
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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

The quintessential American comfort casserole of egg noodles, canned tuna, and creamy mushroom sauce baked under a crunchy crumb topping.

40 minutes
Serves 3
Dinner
14 min prep
22 min cook

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then cook the egg noodles for about 6 minutes until just shy of al dente, since they will continue softening in the oven, and drain them well.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together both cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup with the 1/2 cup milk until smooth, then fold in the drained tuna, frozen peas, and 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese.

  3. 3

    Add the drained noodles to the bowl and gently toss until every strand is coated in the creamy mixture, seasoning with a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer, then scatter the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar and the crushed potato chips evenly over the top.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling at the edges and the topping is golden brown, then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets.

Listahan Family Score™

64/100

Works for many families

64
Allergen-friendly 50
Kid-friendly 85
Weeknight-easy 64
Budget-friendly 64
Great leftovers 71
Pantry-friendly 53

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Nutrition

per serving

680

Calories

29 g

Protein

97 g

Carbs

19 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

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