Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my tuna casserole so dry? ›

A possible reason for this is that you added too much pasta or not enough liquid. The pasta absorbs liquid, so you should use a generous amount of sauce to keep the dish moist. Your tuna casserole can also become dry due to overbaking.

Use 2 cans soup, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup pimiento, two 12-ounce cans tuna, 6 ounces (about 4 cups) egg noodles, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter. Bake in a 2-quart casserole for 30 minutes or until hot, then for another 5 to brown the bread crumb mixture.

Smart Ones Tuna Noodle Casserole offers a quick meal solution for lunch or dinner. Our savory meal features chunks of tuna, mafalda pasta and peas in a creamy sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Each meal contains 270 calories, 12 grams of protein and 8 WW Points® per serving.

Tuna Noodle Casserole With Vegetables And (mushroom) Soup (1 cup) contains 32.5g total carbs, 30.3g net carbs, 15.6g fat, 24.6g protein, and 372 calories.

Pro Tip: Avoid Dry Casserole.

The best way to prevent it from drying out is to add a little bit of water, around ¼ cup, to the top of it. Allow the water to seep between the food and the sides of the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.

Add a little moisture to the mix

But if you're averse to the white and creamy condiment or don't have it in your fridge, here are some other great options that add moisture and make tuna palatable: Oil. Olive, truffle, and even toasted sesame (which I use in my recipe below) are just a few drool-worthy examples.

Tuna casserole is thickened by making a roux out of butter, olive oil and flour, then whisking in milk and chicken broth. The sauce is simmered until thickened to desired consistency.

To safely cool a large batch of tuna casserole, divide it into smaller portions, put them in shallow containers, and refrigerate. Ensure the casserole's temperature drops to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and to 41 degrees or lower within six hours.

Measuring Egg Noodles

Unlike macaroni pastas, egg noodles measured in measuring cups are typically the same both dry and cooked. Typically, for extra wide egg noodles, a 2 oz. serving equals 1 1/4 cups of dry egg noodles, which will yield approximately 1 1/2 cups of cooked noodles.

If you plan to freeze tuna casserole, go ahead and make it in a foil pan. Allow the casserole to cool, then wrap the whole thing in storage wrap. Wrap it again in a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months.

Is tuna noodle casserole high in cholesterol? ›

The favorite choice for the term "Casseroles" is 1 cup of Tuna Casserole with Vegetables and Mushroom Soup which has about 18 mg of cholesterol.

Tuna Noodle Casserole Frozen Meal | Official STOUFFER'S®

Nutrition Information

269 cal., 25.8 g pro., 5.8 g fat, 29 g carb., 3 g fiber, 681 mg sod.

On average, a one-cup serving contains approximately 383 calories. Keep in mind that this estimate includes calories from tuna fish, mayo, and any additional ingredients.

Tuna dries out quite quickly and turns crumbly, so it should be cooked very briefly over a high heat in a frying pan, on a griddle or over a barbecue; or cooked under oil (confit), sous vide or simmered in a sauce.

Liberally oil the tuna steaks. For rare to medium-rare steaks: broil two inches from the heat source, for about two and a half minutes; turn the steaks over and broil for about another one and a half to two minutes. Just before they are done, place a heaping spoonful of flavored butter on top of each piece.

For reheating, add a splash of milk or a little water to keep the casserole moist and prevent it from drying out. Cover with a lid or foil while reheating to ensure it stays bubbly and cheesy.