This Tuna Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender wide egg noodles with a rich, creamy sauce infused with mushrooms, parmesan, and briny olives. It’s a hearty, satisfying dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry family, this recipe comes together quickly with pantry staples. The baked topping gets lightly browned and bubbly, offering a delightful texture contrast to the soft noodles inside. Serve it straight from the oven for maximum warmth and flavor.
Tuna Noodle Bake
Description
This Tuna Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender wide egg noodles with a rich, creamy sauce infused with mushrooms, parmesan, and briny olives. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry family, this recipe comes together quickly with pantry staples. The baked topping gets lightly browned and bubbly, offering a delightful texture contrast to the soft noodles inside. Serve it straight from the oven for maximum warmth and flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Cook wide egg noodles according to package directions for about 4 minutes until al dente; drain well.
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In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, grated cheese, chopped olives, flaked tuna, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir the hot, drained noodles into the tuna mixture until evenly coated.
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Pour the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
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Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 251.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.1g14%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 27.0mg9%
- Sodium 512.9mg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.7g11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 16.4g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream instead of milk.
If you prefer a crispier top, sprinkle additional grated parmesan cheese over the casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Feel free to add other vegetables like diced bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition and color.