Grandma's Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe: A High-Protein Budget Recipe Worth Saving (7 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Budget Recipes Casseroles Dinner Pasta Seafood Pasta

At 30Seconds, we love old-fashioned recipes like Grandma used to make. This classic tuna noodle casserole recipe is a great example because it's easy, comforting and delicious. The high-protein budget recipe 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, this tuna casserole is 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!

Here is your shopping list for this high-protein recipe: pasta (rotini is traditional, but use your favorite short pasta), canned tuna (check out the health benefits of tuna), frozen green peas (read about the health benefits of peas), cream of mushroom soup, milk, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.

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

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the cooked pasta, tuna and peas into a large mixing bowl. (If you don't like tuna, you could add chicken instead.)
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 (or similar size). Top with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. (You can use your favorite shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, instead of Parmesan.)
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Add a little milk when reheating.

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