Name: Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole (No Cheese)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz. egg noodles, cooked; 10 oz. bag peas, frozen; 10 oz. tuna, drained; ¼ Italian bread crumbs; 2 tbsp butter, melted; ¼-½ c milk (optional, you can also use water or chicken stock for added flavor); salt and Pepper to taste

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This easy tuna noodle casserole is a classic, budget-friendly dish ready in just 30 minutes. You can make this family favorite with just 6 simple ingredients (and no cheese!)

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I think tuna casserole was a staple comfort food meal for just about every American kid growing up.

Now, as an adult, I can see why! It’s an inexpensive meal to make with just a few ingredients, preps in a flash, and cooks in just 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight!

Ingredients

cooked egg noodles – I like to precook the noodles al dente the previous evening to make it pull together faster the next day. If you have to boil the noodles first plan for about 45 minutes from start to finish and cook them while the oven preheats.
peas – I used frozen peas but you can substitute canned peas (drained)
tuna – use tuna fish packed in water, not oil, and thoroughly drain it
cream of mushroom soup, breadcrumbs, milk, and salt form the creamy sauce that holds the casserole together

Step by step

Preheat the oven and spray an 8 by 8 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients and pour into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 25 minutes.

Simple right? Now we see how easy it is, it is no wonder so many of us grew up on this classic recipe!

tuna noodle casserole with scoop removed

Variations

substitute the can of cream of mushroom soup with another “cream of” canned soup (cream of chicken, cream of celery)
top with 1 cup of crushed potato chips for a crispy topping
I prefer tuna casserole with no cheese but you can add parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese to it if you like cheese with your tuna casserole
substitute another type of frozen or canned vegetable – green beans or mixed vegetables are good alternatives
classic tuna casserole is made with egg noddles but feel free to substitute another pasta of your choice

Serving suggestions

This easy casserole can be a meal all on its own but you can also serve it with a small side salad or you can see all of our best ideas for what to serve with tuna casserole for more inspiration.

spoonful of tuna casserole over casserole dish

Storage

Store leftover tuna noodle casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.

This casserole freezes well both before or after baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in a freezer-safe container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing an unbaked casserole allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking and extend the cooking time 5-10 minutes.

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