Tuna Bake Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Tuna Bake Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner that brings together tender pasta, flaky canned tuna, and crisp-tender frozen peas in a rich cream of mushroom sauce. Topped with a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust and a sprinkle of melted cheddar, this baked dish is packed with flavor and texture in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal go-to recipe for busy families or potluck gatherings. Simple pantry ingredients like canned tuna and pasta make it budget-friendly, while the optional garnish of parsley adds a touch of freshness. Serve this hearty casserole warm for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or penne)
- 2 cans Canned tuna in water (drained)
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 150 grams Frozen peas
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese (reserve a handful for topping), frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Add the cooked pasta to the tuna mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out into an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta mixture.
Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheddar cheese on top of the breadcrumbs for an extra cheesy finish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious tuna bake casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 6919 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 142.6 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1932 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 37% | |
*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.
