Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

6 servings
This Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ULTIMATE healthy-meets-comfort-food recipe! Easy to make, delicious, and so perfect for the family. Even little ones will love this meal! Made with better-for-you ingredients and full of hidden veggies, this is a wholesome dinner recipe you'll definitely want to keep on repeat!

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion

    diced

    1 medium
  • minced garlic
    1 tbsp
  • carrots

    diced

    2 medium
  • sliced mushrooms
    8 oz
  • all-purpose flour
    3 tbsp
  • chicken or vegetable broth
    2 c
  • milk of choice
    1 c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • pepper
    ½ tsp
  • dried thyme

    or 1 tablespoon fresh

    1 tsp
  • peas

    frozen or canned

    1 ½ c
  • dijon mustard
    2 tsp
  • cheddar cheese
    1 c
  • egg noodles

    or pre-cooked pasta

    12 oz
  • 5-ounce cans tuna

    drained

    2
  • grated parmesan cheese
    ¼ c
  • whole wheat breadcrumbs
    ¼ c
  • steamed broccoli

    optional

    1 c
  • chopped kale

    optional

    2 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    In a large pot or dutch oven, add the olive oil and diced onion.

  3. 3

    Saute for 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in the carrots, garlic and mushrooms. Saute an additional 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Whisk in the flour, then add in the broth, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, peas, dijon mustard and stir.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in the noodles and drained tuna. Stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a 9x13 or similar sized baking dish.

  8. 8

    Whisk together the parmesan and breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top.

  9. 9

    Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to let the top brown (or simply broil for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye so it doesn’t burn).

  10. 10

    Serve warm and enjoy!

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

60 min6 servings469 cal

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About this Recipe

The Ultimate Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole for Your Family Dinner

Looking for a delicious dinner that brings classic comfort while still being wholesome? This Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is precisely what you need! We've taken the beloved, creamy casserole and given it a nutritious makeover, making it the ultimate healthy-meets-comfort-food recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights and family meals. Even the pickiest eaters will ask for seconds!

What makes our Healthy Tuna Casserole so special? It's packed with better-for-you ingredients and brimming with hidden veggies like carrots, mushrooms, and peas, plus optional broccoli and kale, ensuring every spoonful is full of goodness. The rich, savory sauce, made with a blend of broth and milk, is wonderfully creamy without being overly heavy, perfectly coating tender egg noodles and flakes of tuna. The delightful cheesy topping of Parmesan and whole wheat breadcrumbs adds a satisfying crunch that makes this dish truly irresistible.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, coming together in just 1 hour from start to finish. It’s a complete meal in one dish, making cleanup a breeze. Serve this wholesome tuna noodle casserole on its own, or alongside a simple green salad for a light, fresh contrast. Get ready to add this hearty, flavorful, and secretly veggie-packed dinner to your regular rotation – your family will thank you!

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