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This Cheesy Tuna Casserole is the perfect cozy weeknight dinner. You’ve got a hearty pasta, and flakey tuna, covered in a creamy, cheesy, velvety sauce. Perfect for an easy make-ahead meal, this casserole is so easy to make and ready in less than 1 hour.

A scoop of cheesy noodle casserole full of peas, and a creamy sauce.

I grew up eating this Tuna Casserole as a kid, and its still a nostalgic favorite for me. It’s such an easy dish to make, I can see why mom made it often. It’ll become a favorite for your family too.

A plate of tuna casserole that is full of rotini pasta topped with melted cheese and bread crumbs.

Why make this Recipe

  • Cozy Comfort Food: A delicious cheesy casserole that is perfect for chilly weeknights, or nostalgic cravings. I grew up with this tasty dish, and still love making it for a comforting meal.
  • Quick and Easy: With only about 20 minutes of prep, and ready to eat in less than about 40 minutes, you’ll have it on the table in no time!
  • Budget Friendly: This is a simple dish, that uses up some pantry and fridge favorites. If you have to buy everything new from the store, it should be less than $12 for the whole casserole, and about $1.50 per serving.
An above view of a baking dish full of Tuna casserole, topped with cheese and bread crumbs.

Ingredients Needed:

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Creamy Tuna Casserole Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

  • Medium noodles – Pick your favorite noodles, you can use gemelli, rotini, egg noodles, penne, farfalle, etc.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup – A simple base for the creamy sauce
  • Cheddar Cheese – For the creamy sauce, and topping the casserole
  • Sour Cream – Makes the sauce extra rich and creamy
  • Tuna Fish – Use a high quality Solid White Canned Tuna.
  • Frozen Peas – Adds a little sweetness, and color
  • Milk – Helps thin the sauce to get the right consistency.
  • Pepper – For flavor
  • Garlic Salt – For a hint of flavor
  • Panko Bread Crumbs – Adds a nice crunchy topping
Bowls of the ingredients needed to make tuna noodle casserole.

How to make Tuna Casserole with Sour Cream?

A bowl of cooked pasta, and another bowl of creamy sauce.

Step 1: Cook the Pasta. Boil water and once boiling, cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta.

A bowl of pasta and peas coated in a creamy white sauce.

Step 2: Make the Sauce. Mix the Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 cup of the Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Tuna, Milk, Pepper, and Garlic Salt together in a large bowl. Add in the cooked noodles and peas and fold them together.

Step 3: Bake the Pasta. Scoop the pasta into a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Top with the extra cheese, and bread crumbs, and bake another 15 minutes.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Customize the Dish – Swap the peas for par cooked broccoli, carrots, or corn for variety. Try different cheese options, like mozzarella, or Colby jack.
  • Shred your Own Cheese – Instead of prepackaged shredded cheese, I recommend buying a block of fresh cheddar and shredding it yourself. This will keep you from having the extra starches and fillers in your cheese.
A plate of tuna casserole that is full of rotini pasta topped with melted cheese and bread crumbs.

Storage Instructions

Cover the pan and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

A forkful of noodle casserole topped with bread crumbs and cheese.

This Cheesy Tuna Casserole is the perfect blend of comfort, and convenience. It’s such an easy casserole dish that is sure to be a hit for a busy weeknight!

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A plate of tuna casserole that is full of rotini pasta topped with melted cheese and bread crumbs.
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Tuna Casserole

This Cheesy Tuna Casserole is the perfect cozy weeknight dinner. You've got a hearty pasta, and flakey tuna, covered in a creamy, cheesy, velvety sauce. Perfect for an easy make-ahead meal, this casserole is so easy to make and ready in less than 1 hour.
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fish, pasta, Tuna Casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 354kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces short noodles (your favorite – we used gemelli)
  • 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 oz tuna fish (drained)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the extra water. 8 ounces short noodles
  • Mix Cream of Mushroom soup, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, tuna, whole milk, pepper, and garlic salt together. 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 5 oz tuna fish, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • Add in the cooked noodles, and peas and fold them into the creamy mixture. 1 cup frozen peas
  • Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese and Panko bread crumbs, then finish baking for 15 more minutes. 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg

This Tuna Casserole was first posted on February 19, 2013. The photos and blog text were updated for clarity on February 3, 2025.

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