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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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5 from 3 votes

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, pasta, Tuna Casserole
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 9x13 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