Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

3.80 from 5 votes

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is loaded with veggies, chunks of wild albacore tuna, and coated with a deliciously light and creamy sauce! It’s a quick and budget-friendly meal you can prepare months ahead of time or whip up for an easy family dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole Recipes, Comfort Food, Tuna Casserole

Servings: people

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

12 oz egg noodles
3 cans 5oz each, wild tuna in water
1 cup carrots, cubed
1 whole white/ yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup mild cheddar cheedse, shredded
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs OR parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch sea salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside
Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes. Then dd garlic, peas and corn, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, tossing the veggies to coat evenly.
Whisk in chicken stock until combined, then stir in milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper and tuna. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally , for an additional 5 minutes
Add cooked egg noodles to the tuna and veggies mix, toss to combine. Stir in cheddar cheese until and stir well.
Transfer tuna and veggies to the prepared baking dish. Top with panko breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese.
Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the top of the pasta starts to turn golden and crispy.

Notes

Toppings - Breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese baked onto the casserole will give it a crunchy finish.
Feel free to add even more vegetables! Celery, broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms would all be delicious.
While baking, make sure the casserole is uncovered so the breadcrumb topping can crisp up.
Dairy free - Swap the cream and milk for dairy free milk or cashew cream.
Gluten free - Use your favorite gluten free pasta noodles, use any gluten free flour you like, and top the casserole with parmesan cheese or gluten free breadcrumbs.

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