Tuna Noodle Casserole
The old school American supper: egg noodles and tuna in a creamy mushroom sauce under a crunchy topping.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.88 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the noodles for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain.
6 min - 2
Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onion and mushrooms for 8 minutes until golden and the liquid has gone.
8 min - 3
Stir in the flour for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring, and simmer for 4 minutes until thick.
4 min - 4
Take off the heat and stir in two thirds of the cheese, then the tuna, peas and noodles. Season well.
- 5
Tip into a baking dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with the oil and the last of the cheese and scatter over the top.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce bubbles at the edges.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.