
Tuna Noodle Casserole
A nostalgic Canadian pantry classic β egg noodles, creamy mushroom sauce, peas, and tuna topped with crushed chips.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
410
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Base
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Build the Sauce
Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
βI always undercook the pasta by 2 minutes before baking β it finishes cooking in the oven and won't turn mushy.β
β Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
410
cal
14g
Protein
16g
Fat
41g
Carbs
7g
Fiber
492mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- β’Always salt your pasta water generously β it should taste like the sea.
- β’Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
- β’Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.
Reviews (5)
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pΓ’tes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.
Facile Γ prΓ©parer et tellement bon! MΓͺme mes enfants difficiles ont vidΓ© leur assiette. Je recommande fortement.
Excellente recette! J'ai suivi les instructions Γ la lettre et le rΓ©sultat Γ©tait parfait. Ma femme a adorΓ©.
Made this last night and my family loved it! The sauce was perfect and so easy to make. Will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef


