Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Description

This was a favorite in my home growing up and now it’s a favorite of my family as well. I double the recipe these days for my husband and three children. For a change of pace I add canned chopped green chilies and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, use pasta shells or spirals, or top the casserole with sliced American or cheddar cheese instead of breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (11 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite
  3. 7 to 9 minutes.
  4. While the noodles are cooking
  5. heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers in the hot oil until tender
  6. 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Pour condensed soup into the saucepan. Add tuna
  8. milk
  9. salt
  10. and pepper; mix until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  11. Drain egg noodles well. Fold noodles into the tuna mixture until well coated. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is crisp and golden brown
  13. 20 to 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

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