Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole
Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole layers tender pasta with creamy condensed soup and flaky tuna, then finishes with melted Cheddar and a crunchy French fried onion topping. It’s rich, cozy, and satisfying, perfect for casual family dinners or a comforting potluck dish when you want something nostalgic and hearty.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 9
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Mix the cooked macaroni, tuna, and condensed soup in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle with fried onions; bake 5 minutes more.
- Calories 525.6 kcal High 26%
- Protein 17.87 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 67.77 g 25%
- Total Fat 22.42 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.78 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.92 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 513.09 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.33 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 171.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 260.47 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 35.46 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Cream of Chicken Soup, Fried Onions, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 525.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Cream of Chicken Soup, Fried Onions, Macaroni, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole healthy?
- Weeknight Tuna Macaroni Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 525.6 calories and 17.87 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.09 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.78 g (24% 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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