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Tuna noodle casserole

Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole

Sarah Remmer, RD
This delicious homemade tuna noodle casserole will quickly become a weeknight favourite.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat or regular egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 12 ounces canned chunk light tuna drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated (for top)
  • 1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs panko work fine

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles until el dente (6 to 8 minutes at most). Drain and rinse. Preheat broiler.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened--about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir to coat.
  • Add milk, chicken broth and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in tuna, peas and 1/2 cup Parmesan until evenly incorporated. Then, stir in the noodles (the pan will be very full). Remove from the heat and transfer to a oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the casserole with breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the cheddar cheese. Broil until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes (watch carefully that it doesn't burn on top!).
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