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Traditional Tuna Noodle Bake

Traditional Tuna Noodle Bake folds tender egg noodles, flaky tuna, and sweet peas into a creamy celery-scented sauce, then finishes with a buttery breadcrumb crust for gentle crunch. It’s cozy and nostalgic with mild, savory flavors and a hint of pimento brightness. Serve this comforting casserole for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a classic homestyle dish.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Traditional Tuna Noodle Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a 1 1/2-quart baking dish, stir together the noodles, tuna, condensed soup, peas, milk, and pimentos until evenly mixed.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    While it bakes, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until blended.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the casserole and continue baking until the topping is golden brown, about 5 more minutes.