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Pioneer Woman Tuna Casserole

Pioneer Woman’s Tuna Casserole

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This classic Pioneer Woman Tuna Casserole recipe is an old-fashioned, easy, family-friendly dinner that takes about 20 minutes to make! You can’t beat the cheesy combination of tender noodles, canned tuna fish, and sweet peas, all tossed together in a creamy sauce with crushed potato chips!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces wide egg noodles slightly more than 2 cups
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cans (5 ounces) each tuna in water drained
  • ½ cup frozen peas optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips
  • chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and set it aside.
  • Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions until just al dente (about 6 minutes). Drain.
  • Whisk the condensed soup and milk together in a large bowl and then gently stir in the cooked noodles, tuna, and peas (optional).
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary and then transfer the mixture to the prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on top followed by the crushed potato chips.
  • Bake the Pioneer Woman Tuna Casserole for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the inside is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve garnished with parsley (optional) if desired.

Notes

  • You should cook the pasta until just al dente (tender but with a firm bite). The noodles will continue to cook in the oven and you do not want them to be mushy or overdone.
  • Solid white albacore tuna in water is recommended (not chunk light or other varieties).
  • Before adding the tuna fish to the casserole, drain it well.
  • There’s no need to thaw the peas before adding them to the dish. Stir them in while they’re still frozen – this will help them stay nice and green in the casserole (rather than turning brown and mushy).

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 3mg
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