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Barefoot Contessa Tuna Casserole

Barefoot Contessa Tuna Casserole

The Barefoot Contessa Tuna Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish made from canned tuna, noodles, mushrooms, onions, peas, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night and is sure to please any crowd. This casserole is easy to make, with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. And it's full of nutrition too!
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Author: Lori Walker, MS, RD
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 1290kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • large saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 10 oz Cans solid light tuna
  • 10 oz egg noodles
  • 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz frozen peas
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
  • 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • Ground pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the mushrooms, onions, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce, white wine, and flour to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth; bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and canned tuna.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with cooked egg noodles, peas, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs; pour remaining tuna mixture over top and mix together gently.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top; let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a cheese-y crunch, sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese on top of the casserole before baking.
  • For a lighter version of this dish, substitute whole wheat noodles for the egg noodles and low-fat milk for whole milk.
Keyword: Barefoot Contessa Tuna Casserole