Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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One of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make. Simple to make and always a hit among family and friends.

Submitted by emmie88
Updated on January 31, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 ¼ cups fusilli pasta

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.

  4. Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

72 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

613 Calories
25g Fat
48g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 613
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 49g 99%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 485mg 37%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 586mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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