My Way Creamy Sauce Tuna Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with "My Way Creamy Sauce Tuna Casserole," a deliciously modern twist on a classic dish. This recipe features tender egg noodles coated in a luxuriously creamy, homemade Parmesan cheese sauce, perfectly balanced with the mild flavors of tuna and the natural sweetness of peas. Topped with a golden, crunchy panko breadcrumb crust infused with olive oil, this hearty casserole is baked to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. Easy to prepare yet packed with flavor, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that serves six and will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for lovers of creamy casseroles, tuna recipes, and quick and easy dinners, this dish is sure to satisfy on any night of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz canned tuna (drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Gradually pour in the milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another minute to let the flavors blend.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, creamy sauce, drained tuna, peas, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.5 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.2 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 6764 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 204.0 g | 408% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 2475 mg | 190% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2563 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
