No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole - Midwest Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Mrs Goodall

"This is a take on the Tuna Noodle Casserole my mom used to bake my brother and I when we were kids. It was the first meal I ever cooked for myself (when I was in college). Being lazy, impatient and hungry, I figured why bake it? The cheese must be extra sharp...mild or sharp just don't cut it. This recipe is so easily adaptable. Really like tuna? Use a bigger can. Don't like tuna? Use shredded chicken. Have broccoli you need to use? Use broccoli. It's definitely not low-cal, but it is quick and tasty comfort food!"

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Ready In:
25mins

Ingredients:
9
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (can add more or less)
  • 3 large celery ribs, sliced into 1/4 chunks
  • 4 cups button mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 16 ounces extra wide egg noodles
  • salt
  • pepper

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directions

  • Cook noodles for approximately 10 minutes in salted water and drain when finished-- while noodle are cooking --.
  • In large pot (enough to hold the sauce and cooked noodles) sauté mushrooms for 3 or 4 minutes, add onion and sauté for another minute or two. It's nice to have a little crunch left in the onions. Drain any liquid.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup to pot. As soon as it is hot, add shredded cheddar cheese. Continuously stir. When cheese is melted, add tuna and celery. (I don't cook the celery, only because I like the crunch of the raw celery). Mix well. When mixture is heated through and cheese is completely melted, take off of burner.
  • Drain noodles and add to mixture. I always add the noodles to the mixture (not the other way around), so that if I made too many noodles I don't add them all to the sauce. Stir all ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • * You can make this a one-pot dish if you cook and drain noodles first. Then use the same pot to cook the sauce. It will obviously add about ten minutes to the cooking time.

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Reviews

  1. Winner recipe! I've never added mushrooms, cheese, or celery to my tuna casseroles before but think I will from now on. This was really yummy. Thanks for sharing, Stacy and congrats on your football win! :)

    lazyme

  2. Tuna casserole is 1 of those tried & true comfort foods we all recall from our childhood. This did not disappoint as a 1 pan stovetop NY DAY & I AM LAZY MEAL. I used rice instead of noodles, leek for the onion, leftover broccoli as mentioned in your intro & topped it w/crispy fried onions b4 serving. I will enjoy leftovers for my lunch tomorrow. Thx for posting this for us.

    twissis

  3. This is an excellent, easy do it in a skillet casserole. I made it before lunch - had a serving then put it into an oven proof dish and warmed it up for dinner. It was perfect for my busy day. I made half the recipe and there are 3 generous servings. Having the celery raw adds a lovely runch to the casserole. I used whole wheat noodles, added a 1/2 tsp chili flakes and when I served it I sprinkled some crisp fried onion flakes over it. For dinner I served it with mashed turnip & carrots This casserole is so good I am not freezing the left overs but I am having it for dinner again tonight Thanks Mrs G for a super recipe - This one is a winner

    Bergy

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  1. Tuna casserole is 1 of those tried & true comfort foods we all recall from our childhood. This did not disappoint as a 1 pan stovetop NY DAY & I AM LAZY MEAL. I used rice instead of noodles, leek for the onion, leftover broccoli as mentioned in your intro & topped it w/crispy fried onions b4 serving. I will enjoy leftovers for my lunch tomorrow. Thx for posting this for us.

    twissis

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FAQs

What are the list of ingredients for tuna noodle casserole? ›

Use 2 cans soup, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup pimiento, two 12-ounce cans tuna, 6 ounces (about 4 cups) egg noodles, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter. Bake in a 2-quart casserole for 30 minutes or until hot, then for another 5 to brown the bread crumb mixture.

Why is my tuna casserole so dry? ›

Your tuna casserole can also become dry due to overbaking. Even if it turns out perfect when you first cook it, it may still dry out when you reheat it. Luckily, these mistakes are quite easy to fix. For example, adding fewer noodles or just a little bit more sauce can help restore moisture and enhance the flavor.

Do you cook noodles before putting them in a casserole? ›

Do you cook the noodles before adding them to the casserole? Yes, you should cook the egg noodles until they're al dente before combining with the other ingredients.

What is smart ones tasty american favorites tuna noodle casserole? ›

Smart Ones Tuna Noodle Casserole offers a quick meal solution for lunch or dinner. Our savory meal features chunks of tuna, mafalda pasta and peas in a creamy sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Each meal contains 270 calories, 12 grams of protein and 8 WW Points® per serving.

What is the main ingredient in a casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

How do you thicken tuna casserole? ›

Make a cornstarch slurry for a fast and easy thickener.

Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness. Then, let the casserole finish baking.

How to keep tuna casserole from drying out? ›

Since all of the ingredients added to tuna noodle casserole are already cooked, you're baking it just long enough to warm everything through and crisp the top. Don't overbake or the casserole will dry out. In this recipe, milk is added to help keep the mixture moist as it cooks.

How many days can you eat tuna casserole? ›

Store your leftover tuna noodle casserole in a shallow, airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat thoroughly in the oven or in the microwave.

What method should be used to cool tuna casserole? ›

Proper cooling methods for food
  1. Separate food into smaller portions. A large pot of hot food put right into the fridge can become dangerous. ...
  2. Cover food loosely while it cools. ...
  3. Stir loose foods. ...
  4. Use an ice bath. ...
  5. Add ice as an ingredient. ...
  6. Use a blast chiller or tumbler.

Is it better to cook casserole the day before or? ›

Make-ahead meals (especially baked casseroles) are terrific because you can completely assemble them in advance and bake them just before serving. They're the ultimate comfort food as they come bubbling hot and delicious straight from the oven to the table to the delight of family and friends.

Do you cook vegetables before putting in casserole? ›

Soft vegetables like broccoli can be quickly par-cooked (aka blanched). If you are using hard vegetables like potatoes or carrots or other hardy root vegetables, you'll want to par-cook for longer. Often a quick 2-5 minutes in the microwave will just give them that great head-start.

Can I use regular lasagna noodles instead of oven ready? ›

Boiling lasagna noodles is really overrated. There really isn't any reason to do it. And you don't need those newfangled "oven ready" noodles. Just let the regular type noodles soak up liquid from the sauce and cook in the oven - Presto!

Where is tuna noodle casserole from? ›

Although most associated with 1950s Middle America, this iconic bootstrap recipe first popped up in the Pacific Northwest in 1930.

Who makes frozen tuna casserole? ›

Tuna Noodle Casserole Frozen Meal | Official STOUFFER'S®

How should a food worker cool a large batch of tuna casserole? ›

To safely cool a large batch of tuna casserole, divide it into smaller portions, put them in shallow containers, and refrigerate. Ensure the casserole's temperature drops to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and to 41 degrees or lower within six hours.

What are the main ingredients in canned tuna? ›

Finally, despite being canned, many brands of canned tuna are minimally processed, containing only tuna, water or oil, and salt. Some brands may also add seasonings or broth for extra flavor. Canned tuna is an inexpensive, low calorie source of protein and other important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids.

What are five basic components of most casseroles? ›

According to food blog High Heeled Homemaker, your basic casserole requires five ingredients: a protein, starch, vegetable, sauce, and cheese. If you have those five ingredients in your casserole dish, congratulations; you just made a casserole, whether it's a beloved recipe or a concoction of your own creation.

What are the ingredients in tuna chunks? ›

Princes Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil

Tuna (Fish), Sunflower Oil, Salt.

What is tuna pasta made of? ›

Canned tuna is tossed with chopped tomatoes, olives, red onions, capers, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice, and then tossed again with hot fusilli pasta and shredded mozzarella cheese. The hot pasta melts the cheese into the tuna mixture.

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