Tuna Casserole

Name: Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (12 oz) wide egg noodles; 8 tbsps (1 stick) butter divided; 1 1/4 cups panko; 2 tsps parsley flakes; 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped; 1/2 medium red bell pepper finely chopped; 2 cups (6 oz) white mushrooms finely chopped; 2 tsps garlic powder; 1/4 cup flour; 1 1/2 tsps sea salt grinder; 1/2 tsp black pepper ground; 3 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna in water drained well; 1 cup frozen peas

Indulge in the comforting flavor and rich creamy texture of Tuna Noodle Casserole. This classic dish brings together tender egg noodles, albacore tuna, and vibrant aromatics in a creamy sauce seasoned with McCormick spices. This recipe pairs well with a variety of vegetables... Read More Read Less

10m

PREP TIME

40m

COOK TIME

299

CALORIES

14

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) wide egg noodles
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided
1 1/4 cups panko
2 teaspoons ZATARAIN'S® Parsley Flakes
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cups (6 ounces) white mushrooms, finely chopped
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
3 1/2 cups whole milk
3 cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna in water, drained well
1 cup frozen peas

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray; set aside. Cook noodles in salted water as directed on package. Rinse with cool water. Drain well and set aside.
2 Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add panko, cook and stir just until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in parsley; set aside. Carefully wipe out pan.
3 Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes until softened. Stir in mushrooms and garlic powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender about 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour into skillet. Add salt and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Gently stir in noodles, tuna and peas. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with panko mixture.
4 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.