Retro Metro Fancy Tuna Casserole Recipes

RENAISSANCE OF TUNA CASSEROLE

Renaissance of Tuna Casserole image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Salt
1 pound fettuccine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna in water or oil, drained
1/2 cup tender sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced, available in small pouches in produce department
1/2 cup dry white wine, a couple of turns of the pan
1/2 cup heavy cream, a couple of turns of the pan
Black pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls
Couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup fresh basil, about 20 leaves, shredded

Steps:

Place pasta water on to boil. Salt water then add pasta and cook to al dente.
While pasta cooks, heat a deep skillet over medium heat with extra-virgin olive oil. Saute garlic and onions until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tuna and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to heat through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and cook it down a minute then add cream and season sauce with salt and pepper. Toss hot pasta and peas with sauce and cheese. Serve on dinner plates and top with shredded basil.

MOM'S TUNA CASSEROLE CIRCA 1949

Mom's Tuna Casserole circa 1949 image

I remember the first time Mother made this casserole, back in 1949. She and I really loved it. So we made it often. Even the leftovers are good. In this version, I have doubled her recipe to feed a larger family.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles or 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas or 1 cup canned green peas, drained
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk tuna, drained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 1/4 ounces cans sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms.
Transfer to a 9" x 13" inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 104.5, Sodium 1120.5, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 34.9

FERN'S TUNA CASSEROLE

Fern's Tuna Casserole image

Nothing fancy here, but really great comfort food from my husband's Grandma. Good old tuna casserole with potato chips on top.

Provided by dgjert

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
¾ cup whole milk
1 (5 ounce) can tuna
2 slices processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
½ cup crushed potato chips, or as needed

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine mushroom soup, milk, and tuna in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until well blended and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; add noodles and mix well. Top noodles with cheese food and sprinkle potato chips over cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 760.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g