Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is delicious and comforting! A simple and quick dinner that can be on your table in 45 minutes. Make this recipe from scratch, or you can use a simple recipe shortcut.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups dried noodles I used rotini noodles
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 celery stalk minced
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground mustard optional...I like to use it because it adds flavour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 5 ounce can tuna (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese marble or cheddar is great!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pot of salted water boil the noodles until they are al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet (one with high sides) on low/medium heat, melt the butter, then add the minced onions and celery. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the mustard powder if you're using it.
- Whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce is thickened.
- Then stir in the tuna, simmering for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the noodles.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle on the shredded cheese to cover the top evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling.