Easy Tuna Casserole recipe. Made with pantry ingredients, this easy dinner recipe is always a quick and simple family favorite.
First time making a casserole. I know, I know, that is the most basic of the basics, but I have never really eaten at home until recently. I was always eating out, so making main dishes is quite the adventure for me. But, not to toot my own horn, this healthy tuna casserole was quite the success. In fact, I think that this is the best tuna casserole recipe around! Again, definitely not biased.
Since I always have tuna lying around, I have been leaning into making a lot more tuna recipes lately. But out of all the great recipes I have made lately, I always come back to this easy recipe. It is just too good.
Tuna Casserole Ingredients
This healthy tuna noodle casserole recipe is made with only 7 simple ingredients which are typical pantry items. All you need is:
- pasta of choice – I like fusilli, but tender egg noodles is always a classic.
- yellow onions
- sharp cheddar cheese – freshly grated parmesan cheese is also good.
- frozen peas – fresh green peas also work.
- canned tuna
- cream of mushroom soup – can replace it with any cream soup, such as cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup.
- whole milk – non-dairy milk works here too.
Tips
Storage: Store leftover tuna casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I have this casserole dish that has a lid that you can put on top of the casserole to keep it fresh in the fridge.
Top with something crunchy. Typically, I like to upgrade this classic tuna noodle casserole by adding some crushed potato chips or ritz crackers on top. It is such a great way to elevate this easy meal.
What tuna to use for the tuna mixture? If you wanted a stronger tuna taste, you should opt for skipjack tuna, Otherwise, solid white albacore tuna or any other tuna you have on hand would work!
Add some more seasoning. This is a good base recipe, but if you wanted to add more flavor don’t be afraid to experiment with some spices! I love adding in onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and of course some salt and black pepper.
More Comfort Food Recipes
Like this classic Tuna Casserole? Then you will love these classic comfort food recipes:
And as always, if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
- 350 g pasta (I used fusilli, but any kind works)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheese divided
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 (170 g) cans tuna drained
- 2 (10 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the onions, peas, tuna, soup, milk, pasta and 1 cup of cheese until fully combined. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Such a classic dish!
Congratulations on your first successful casserole! Thanks for introducing yourself over at Beyond The Peel. Hope to see more of you! Have a great day 🙂
I have made tuna casserole before, but this variation has some tasty ingredients that are not in my recipe. I will need to try this version next go around with the casserole. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
A have not had tuna casserole in far too long… what a perfect reminder! Such a hearty and satisfying meal.
Yum! what a delicious casserole. I have never tried fish in a casserole but this is sounding so tempting…i can't wait to give a try!
Happy following your blog 🙂
Are you telling me that you don't tip the bag back and drop all the leftover potato chip crumbs into your mouth? You're so missing out! :)~ In all seriousness, this looks like a perfect weeknight meal and I can tell by looking at the recipe that my kids would easily gobble this up!
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