Grandma's Old-Fashioned Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (7 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food


Grandma's Old-Fashioned Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (7 Ingredients, 30 Minutes)

At 30Seconds, we love old-fashioned recipes like Grandma used to make. This classic casserole recipe is a great example because it's easy, comforting and delicious. It reminds us of what Grandma (or Mom) made back in the day! 

With rotini pasta, tuna and green peas in a sauce made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, it's a satisfying budget-friendly dinner. This creamy dinner recipe is so easy to make, and it's ready in only about 30 minutes. Simple and delicious! 

Serve this easy tuna noodle casserole recipe with a salad or nothing at all. Just grab a fork and you're done.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked rotini pasta
  • 2 cans tuna, drained
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 20 ounces (2 cans) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Recipe Notes

  • If you'd like some heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
  • You can use your favorite shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, instead of Parmesan.
  • If you have any leftovers of this easy tuna casserole, add a little milk when reheating. 
  • If you don't like tuna, you could add chicken instead.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Here's how to make it:

  1. Put the pasta, tuna and peas into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheese and garlic powder. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 278

Total Fat: 7.4g

Saturated Fat: 1.9g

Cholesterol: 41mg

Sodium: 729mg

Total Carbohydrate: 29.3g

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g

Total Sugars: 4.8g

Protein: 22.4g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 102mg

Iron: 3mg

Potassium: 305mg

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Donna John
I grew up eating tuna noodle casserole.
bepositive
Classic comfort food! 😍
Elisa Schmitz
So simple yet so delicious! #yum

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