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Tuna Casserole Without Soup

Tuna Casserole Without Soup

Tuna casserole is a casserole primarily made with pasta and canned tuna, with peas and corn sometimes added. The dish is often topped with potato chips, corn flakes, bread crumbs or canned fried onions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of egg noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 (6-ounce cans) solid white albacore tuna
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 teaspoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add pasta to the prepared pan.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  3. Once the mixture has thickened, stir in peas, and tuna. Pour over pasta in the 9x13 pan. Add in cheddar cheese and toss to coat.
  4. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together bread crumbs, parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until bread crumbs are lightly browned. Serve hot.
  6. Enjoy your Tuna Casserole Without Soup!
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.