About
Creamy Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is a recipe that's been well-loved since the '50s, and it's been a part of the culinary landscape since! It's a creamy, cheesy, and comforting meal with plenty of flaky and mildly sweet tuna. Tender, tasty, and easy to make, Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole is perfect for when you have a crowd or just want a lot of leftovers of something you know you love to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package extra wide egg noodles
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 2/3 cup Monterey Jack, Colby, or cheddar cheese, grated, or a combination of the three
- 1 (12-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (16-ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1 (12-ounce) can mushrooms, sliced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- seasoned breadcrumbs, optional, to taste
- fresh herbs, optional, to taste, of your choice, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Step 3 -Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
Step 4 -Rinse the noodles in cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain them thoroughly.
Step 5 -Place the noodles in a large bowl.
Step 6 -Add the peas, the cheese, the mushroom soup, the tuna, and the mushrooms to the bowl, mixing gently but thoroughly.
Step 7 -Bake the casserole for 45-55 minutes.
Step 8 -Top evenly with the seasoned breadcrumbs and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes uncovered.
Step 9 -Remove the casserole from the oven, top with the fresh herbs, and serve.
