Tuna Noodle Casserole: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Recipe

Recipe for a flavor-packed, one-pot tuna noodle casserole recipe.

Tuna noodle casserole in Le Creuset dish on stovetop.
Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Tuna Noodle Casserole: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Recipe that's a one-pot meal. Use whatever variety of pasta suits you and the best quality canned or jarred tuna you can find, it may be a little more expensive, but it's worth it.
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 16 ounces whole grain rotini
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • I teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 6.7 ounces of tuna drained, preferably Tonnino
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup,
  • ¼ cup milk any variety
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion flakes
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Adobo seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring water to a boil. Add pasta and peas and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain. Lower heat to medium.
  • Saute the shallots with the olive oil for a minute or two. Return the pasta and peas to the pan.
  • Stir in cream of mushroom soup and milk, pepperoncini and then onion flakes, paprika and adobo seasoning.
  • Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is browned and crispy. Serve immediately.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole recipes, tuna casserole recipe, Tuna noodle casserole

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