Best Tuna Noodle Casserole
Best Tuna Noodle Casserole delivers nostalgic, ultra-comforting flavors with tender egg noodles, savory mushrooms and onions, and flaky tuna bound in a rich, cheesy sauce. A crisp panko-paprika topping bakes to a golden finish for contrast in every bite. Ideal for weeknights or potlucks when you want a hearty, budget-friendly bake that feeds a crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Best Tuna Noodle Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 87 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain the noodles. Return them to the pot and set aside.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until the mushrooms are softened and the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- 4
Add the sauce mixture to the reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
- 5
Stir together the bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- Calories 457.99 kcal High 23%
- Protein 25.48 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 58.4 g 21%
- Total Fat 13.33 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.1 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.69 mg High 31%
- Sodium 507.65 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 8.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 259.4 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 298.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 80.15 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 15.67 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Best Tuna Noodle Casserole is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Water, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 457.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Best Tuna Noodle Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Water, Chicken Stock, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Best Tuna Noodle Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 457.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Best Tuna Noodle Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Best Tuna Noodle Casserole healthy?
- Best Tuna Noodle Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 457.99 calories and 25.48 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 507.65 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.1 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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