Tuna Casserole

Name: Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) wide egg noodles; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided; 1 1/4 cups panko; 2 teaspoons; 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

By: McCormick Kitchens

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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, so feel free to use your leftover veggies, like broccoli, carrots, or green beans. Topped with a golden panko crust and baked to perfection, this Tuna Noodle Casserole will be a nostalgic hit at dinnertime.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

10m
Cook Time:

40m
Ingredients:

14
Servings:

12
User Rating:

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) wide egg noodles
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided
1 1/4 cups panko
2 teaspoons
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

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 299
Carbohydrates 33 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Fiber 2 g
Protein 17 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Sodium 447 mg
Sugar 6 g
Total Fat 11 g

Key products

McCormick® Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz

$6.49

Unit price: per

McCormick Sea Salt Grinder, 2.12 oz

$4.99

Unit price: per

McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz

$4.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.