Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a classic for good reason. In this weeknight favorite, flaky tuna and tender egg noodles are mixed with a cheesy creamy sauce and baked under a crumb topping until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 3 cups egg noodles (measured dry *approx 6 ounces )
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- ⅔ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 5 to 6 ounces canned tuna (drained, 1 can)
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- 2Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 3Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
- 5Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
- 6Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.