From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version)
From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) delivers a creamy, cozy bake with tender fettuccine, flaky tuna, and sautéed mushrooms folded into a rich, from-scratch sauce. A buttery, toasty breadcrumb topping adds crunch against the velvety interior. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or when you’re craving classic comfort with elevated flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 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.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an ovenproof skillet and an 8x12-inch casserole dish.
- 2
Place the tuna in the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Remove the tuna from the oven; keep the oven on.
- 5
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the flour until combined. Add the milk, bouillon concentrate, adobo seasoning, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Put the remaining butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir the bread crumbs into the melted butter and set aside.
- 7
Add the cooked fettuccine and flaked tuna to the cheese sauce and toss to combine. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with the torn bread.
- 8
Bake in the hot oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 740.63 kcal High 37%
- Protein 37.56 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 87.88 g 32%
- Total Fat 27.78 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 15.01 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.01 mg High 36%
- Sodium 881.08 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 3.18 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 14.31 g --
- Added Sugars 3.41 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 283.51 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.54 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 559.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 276.69 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 4.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 3.46 mcg Moderate 17%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
From Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Bread, and Cake Flour. Each serving provides about 740.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Bread, Cake Flour, Chicken Bouillon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 740.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) healthy?
- From-Scratch Tuna Noodle Casserole (Best Version) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 740.63 calories and 37.56 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 881.08 mg (38% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.01 g (75% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.41 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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