Weeknight Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.
• Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.
• Drain noodles and return drained noodles back to the pot; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or large deep skillet set over medium heat.
• To the melted butter, add celery, peppers and onions; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
• Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add milk; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Sauce will be thick.
• Pour the sauce over the noodles.
• Add flaked tuna and cheese to the noodles.
• Gently fold and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Transfer tuna mixture to the baking dish; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine crushed ritz crackers and butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
• Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.

HEALTHIER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, stir together panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

KID-FRIENDLY WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 deg.C).
• In a large bowl, combine mushroom soup, milk, tuna,onions, garlic and cheddar cheddar cheese.
• Toss with cooked pasta.
• Transfer to greased 9-inch (23) square casserole pan.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes.

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF
• Boil egg noodles according to package instructions. 1 minute before draining noodles, add frozen peas and carrots. Drain.
• Mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian season, ½ cup shredded cheese, salt and pepper.
• Add noodles, peas & carrots and drained tuna. Mix together until fully combined. Transfer mixture to 9×9 baking pan sprayed with nonstick. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Mixed crushed crackers with melted butter and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 20 minutes.

WEEKNIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• prepare and mix all ingredients in large bowl and put into covered casserole dish to bake for 30-45 min or until bubbly.
• May be topped with buttered bread crumbs if crusty top is desired.