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Creamy Tuna Macaroni Bake

Creamy Tuna Macaroni Bake combines tender pasta shells in a rich, cheesy sauce with flaky tuna and earthy mushrooms, all finished with a golden, buttery crumb topping. It’s cozy and nostalgic, perfect for a family dinner or a comforting weeknight meal when you want classic flavors with a bit of texture and crunch.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Creamy Tuna Macaroni Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Cook the macaroni at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes; drain.

  3. 3

    Return the macaroni to the saucepan. Stir the cheese sauce mixture from the packet, margarine, and milk into the macaroni until the margarine melts and the macaroni is evenly coated with sauce. Add the tuna and mushrooms; stir. Pour the macaroni mixture into a small casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 30 minutes.