Tuna Noodle Casserole (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups uncooked egg noodles
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 sticks celery, chopped small
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy or whipping cream
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup frozen peas
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12 ounces canned tuna, drained
→ Topping
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
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Microwave butter in a small bowl and set aside. Chop onion and celery, and mince garlic. Soften cream cheese if needed.
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Cook egg noodles for 2 minutes less than the package instructions indicate. Drain and transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish.
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In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery, cooking for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Transfer the cooked vegetables and garlic to the casserole dish with the noodles.
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In the same skillet over medium heat, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce, approximately 5 minutes. The sauce should have an Alfredo-like consistency and should not become overly thick. If needed, add a splash of cream.
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Turn off the heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
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Add frozen peas and flaked tuna to the sauce. Pour the combination over the noodles, tossing them to coat evenly, ensuring an even layer in the casserole dish.
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Mix crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter, combining well.
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Spread the buttery cracker topping over the casserole and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
# Helpful Notes:
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Ensure cream cheese is softened to allow smoother blending into the sauce.
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The sauce will thicken slightly more while baking, so aim for a medium consistency when cooking in the skillet.