Easy Tuna Casserole

This is one of those recipes that we all love! It's a simple recipe that you can make for a quick dinner on busy weekdays or for a family Sunday lunch!

One of the advantages of this tuna casserole is the simple ingredients used to make the recipe. If you go to your pantry you will find all or almost all of the ingredients there!

If you like creamy recipes with pasta, cheese, cream and béchamel, this is definitely a meal you can't miss. Your whole family will love it, especially your kids!

If you're looking for casserole recipes, check out this delicious Ground beef and potato casserole, Easy lasagna casserole or this Mashed potato chicken casserole recipe.

HOW TO MAKE EASY TUNA CASSEROLE

Step 1: Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and set aside.

Step 2: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; ser aside.

Step 3: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden.

Step 4: Add the tuna and season with pepper. Stir and cook over low heat about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and mix the pasta with the tuna.

Step 6: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 7: Combine the cream, béchamel sauce and nutmeg.

Step 8: Place the pasta and the tuna on a baking dish and drizzle with the béchamel and cream mixture.

Step 9: Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Step 10: Turn off the oven and serve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to cook pasta al dente?
Add the pasta to a pot of salted boiling water. After 8 to 10 minutes taste it and check if the pasta is firm and with a slight resistance in the center. When the pasta reaches al dente, drain it in a colander before serving.

Can I make this recipe with another type of cheese?
Absolutely! You can use whatever works best for your taste preferences.

Easy Tuna Casserole

This easy tuna casserole is incredibly delicious! It's a creamy and comforting recipe that takes just 35 minutes to brown in the oven!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Fish, Main dishes, Pasta, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:1:05 h
Total Time:1:15 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 250 grams (8 3/4 ounces) elbow pasta
• 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces) canned tuna
• 200 ml (1/2 pint (236 ml)) whipping cream
• 200 ml (about 1 cup) béchamel sauce
• 25 grams (1 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese or grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• A pinch of nutmeg
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 small onion to cook the pasta
• 1 teaspoon salt
Béchamel sauce recipe
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the pasta in a saucepan with water seasoned with salt and a peeled onion. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and set aside.
2. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; ser aside.
3. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tuna and season with pepper. Stir and cook over low heat about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Turn off the heat and mix the pasta with the tuna.
6. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
7. Combine the cream, béchamel sauce and nutmeg.
8. Place the pasta and the tuna on a baking dish and drizzle with the béchamel and cream mixture.
9. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
10. Turn off the oven and serve.
Easy Tuna Casserole
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 704
Total Fat 43 g(55%)
Saturated Fat 15.5 g(78%)
Cholesterol 137 mg(46%)
Sodium 905 mg(39%)
Total Carbohydrate 44 g(16%)
Protein 36 g