Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole layers tender egg noodles with a creamy cheddar sauce, flaky tuna, and sweet peas for a cozy, well-balanced bite. It’s rich yet familiar, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a bring-a-dish gathering when you want something comforting and reliably satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large pot of salted water, boil the noodles until slightly firm. Drain well.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, butter, and salt. Stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are evenly mixed. Add the milk and whisk until the sauce thickens (it is usually at the right consistency once it starts to boil). Add the cheese and whisk until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the tuna, peas, and noodles. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Calories 359.89 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 20.19 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 39.76 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.14 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.22 mg High 25%
- Sodium 317.73 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.26 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 166.8 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 201.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 26.87 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.89 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Canned Tuna, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 359.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Canned Tuna, Cooking Spray, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole healthy?
- Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 359.89 calories and 20.19 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 317.73 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.46 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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