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Baked Tuna Noodle Casserole with a serving spoon.

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

This Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is the perfect weeknight family dinner. It's pure comfort food and a great way to stretch your food budget without compromising on taste.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pasta Cooked and drained
  • 2 10 oz. cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup sweet peas canned, drained
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • Tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside while you prepare the casserole.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat add 6 cups of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Cook and drain 3 cups of pasta shells per package directions, until al dente.
  • In a large bowl, mix together pasta, drained and flaked tuna, sweet peas, cream of celery soup, milk, sour cream, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Place mixture in prepared casserole dish. Spread evenly. In a small bowl, combine plain breadcrumbs and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  • Cover the top of the pasta mixture with 1 cup of grated mild cheddar cheese. Sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs on top of the cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven for 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.
  • Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 782IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg
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