Description
A creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make tuna noodle casserole made with simple ingredients like pasta, tuna, peas, and a crunchy topping. A family favorite and classic dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 3 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, peas, tuna, salt, pepper, sautéed onions and garlic, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the cooked noodles to the mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Use canned chicken instead of tuna if preferred.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat easily in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
