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Learn how to make a delicious tuna noodle casserole from scratch.

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

A delicious tuna noodle casserole from scratch is quick and easy to make, and a nice meatless option for dinner.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans albacore tuna in oil 6 oz.
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles and drain.
  • In a heavy saucepan melt butter.
  • Grate in garlic.
  • Add flour and whisk together on medium heat. Do not let it burn.
  • Add milk and bring to a simmer, continually whisking until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once thickened remove from stove and add paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Combine cooked noodles and tuna in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and tuna and stir.
  • Transfer to a buttered baking dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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