Classic Tuna Casserole No Canned Soup Recipes

TUNA CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH (NO CANNED SOUPS!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
• Cook pasta in salted water according to directions.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add the diced onions and celery; sauté until tender (about 3 minutes).
• Add the minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
• Add the mushrooms, stir with the other veggies, then allow to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring only occasionally (about 10 minutes).
• Add the flour (1/4 cup), stir to coat, and gradually add the milk (1 cup) and broth (1 cup). Heat over medium-high heat until thickened, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt remaining tablespoon of butter. Mix with breadcrumbs (1/2 cup).
• Add the cooked, drained pasta and tuna to the mixture. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top. Top with the shredded cheese (1 cup).
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

NO-SOUP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C. Cook the noodles in boiling salted water following package directions until al dente.
• Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the noodles from cooking further. Reserve.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender.
• Add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the milk and continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in the mayonnaise, frozen peas, drained tuna, and drained pimientos. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring, for 1 minute longer.
• Combine the sauce mixture with the noodles and stir to blend ingredients thoroughly.
• Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish or spray with cooking spray.
• Turn the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, make the topping by combining the breadcrumbs with the melted butter.
• Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the casserole.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is browned. Serve and enjoy.

CLASSIC TUNA CASSEROLE (NO CANNED SOUP!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Spray an 8x8x2-inch (or any 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter; set aside.
• Boil the pasta shells in salted water according to the package directions for al dente; drain.
• Place the drained pasta shells in a large bowl. Add the tuna, celery, onion, peas, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until well-combined, being careful not to break up the tuna too much.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for one minute.
• While whisking constantly, slowly add the milk, and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, whisking frequently, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened slightly (it won't be super thick), just about a minute or two.
• Turn off the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese; whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the sauce to the pasta mixture and gently toss to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top evenly with the parmesan cheese.
• Combine the melted butter with the panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
• In a large pot of salted water, boil noodles until al dente. Drain well.
• In a medium saucepan, combine flour, butter, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and ingredients are combined evenly. Add milk, and whisk until the sauce thickens (usually it is at the proper consistency by the time it begins to boil). Add cheese to mixture, and whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in tuna, peas, and noodles. Spread evenly in prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.