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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cost $8.5, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta and Bread

    • 3 ¼ cups fusilli pasta
    • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 🥛 2 cups milk

  • Fish

    • 15 ounces tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

  • Seasoning and Sauces

    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🍋 3 teaspoons lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly the entire time to avoid lumps from forming. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Add lemon juice, mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.

4

Drain fusilli and fold into the sauce. Mix in tuna. Pour mixture into an 8-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

613

Calories

  • 49g
    Protein
  • 48g
    Carbs
  • 25g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Add a pinch of paprika or parsley on top for extra flavor and color.Use whole-grain pasta for added fiber if preferred.Make sure to drain the tuna well to avoid excess liquid in the casserole.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.