Tuna Noodle Casserole

5 from 5 votes

This creamy, cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a healthy weeknight dinner made without the use of canned soups! It's quick, easy and full of savory goodness.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best tuna noodle casserole, cheesy tuna noodle casserole, classic tuna noodle casserole, easy tuna noodle casserole, tuna noodle casserole, tuna noodle casserole recipe

Servings:

Calories: 407kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Equipment

Stove
Oven

Ingredients

For the Casserole

4 cups dry wide egg noodles
4 tablespoons butter
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard, or 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
12 ounces can white tuna in water, drained and flaked into chunks
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

For the Topping

1 cup finely crushed ritz crackers, or panko crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.
Drain noodles and return drained noodles back to the pot; set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan or large deep skillet set over medium heat.
To the melted butter, add celery, peppers and onions; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add milk; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Sauce will be thick.
Pour the sauce over the noodles.
Add flaked tuna and cheese to the noodles.
Gently fold and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
Transfer tuna mixture to the baking dish; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine crushed ritz crackers and butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm.

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