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
- 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
- Protein 37.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 87.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 107.01 mg High
- Sodium 756.82 mg High
- Fiber 3.18 g Moderate
- Sugar 14.31 g High
- Added Sugar 3.41 g Moderate
- Calcium 284.64 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.54 mg Good Source
- Potassium 591.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 311.67 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 4.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.43 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅