Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese
Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese layers tender egg noodles and flaky tuna in a smooth Cheddar sauce, then finishes with a crisp, seasoned breadcrumb topping. It’s rich, comforting, and balanced with a hint of pepper and sweet bell peppers. Serve this cozy casserole for an easy weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles at a boil until slightly firm, 7 to 9 minutes.
- 3
While the noodles cook, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Pour the condensed soup into the saucepan. Add the tuna, milk, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined. Lower the heat to medium-low.
- 5
Drain the egg noodles thoroughly. Gently fold the noodles into the tuna mixture until coated. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole and sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crisp and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 366.55 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.22 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 52.77 g 19%
- Total Fat 10.37 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.81 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.89 mg High 25%
- Sodium 513.3 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.67 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 39.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 374.19 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 27.43 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 13.58 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cheddar Cheese Soup, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 366.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese?
- 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 366.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese healthy?
- Creamy Tuna and Noodle Bake with Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 366.55 calories and 16.22 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.3 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.81 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, 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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