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Easy Tuna Casserole (with macaroni)

Published: Mar 14, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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Easy Tuna Casserole (with macaroni) is a comforting, economical, and delicious dinner idea. This easy 4 ingredient Tuna noodle Casserole is made with pantry items like macaroni, canned tuna, and mushroom soup. Made without bread crumbs, its crowning glory is melted cheese; simple comfort food at its finest!

tuna casserole on spoon

It's a quick weeknight dinner for busy nights, is the ultimate comfort food and is great any time of the year.

I still remember the word I spelled incorrectly in the Grade 2 spelling bee that brought me down. The worst part was that it was an easy word. But from that day forward, I never forgot how to spell it. The word wasn't macaroni. And I hate to admit it but macaroni was a word that I was always challenged by. Did it have 2 "c" 's, 1 "r"  or 2 "n" 's ? I had to memorize it in order to remember how to spell.

And it's a good thing I did because it's especially embarrassing to spell words incorrectly when you're a food blogger and you use a lot of macaroni. This Easy Tuna Casserole is one of those macaroni recipes. It's a recipe my Mom used to make and it's pure comfort food!

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🥗 What to serve with Tuna Casserole?
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Tuna Casserole (with macaroni) Recipe
  • 🍲 More Casserole Recipes!

R-A-I-S-I-N...

Yep. That's the word that got me ousted from the spelling bee. For some reason, I thought it was an 'a' instead of an 'i' at the end. And was I ever bummed. You see, I had been so proud of being a master when it came to spelling. Then I became a food blogger.

tuna casserole on white plate

These days I am pretty happy that I can now confidently spell macaroni, among other words I memorized like beautiful, Mississippi and Worcestershire (which I'm especially proud of). But the misspelling of food words is so common among food bloggers that Food Bloggers of Canada recently posted a thread in our Facebook group where we shared the words we had trouble remembering how to spell. And among the most popular was "sriracha". The struggle is real, my friends. But my most embarrassing misspelling was "Caesar" which I spelled as "Ceasar" when I posted my Caesar Twice Baked Potatoes the first time. Ugh. 

🥘 Ingredients

You can use any noodle you want in this Tuna Fish Casserole but I prefer to use macaroni- it's just so comforting. Plus, I always have macaroni in my pantry.  

tuna casserole in dish

It's a pretty simple tuna casserole; you only need:

  • elbow macaroni
  • canned tuna fish
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • cheddar cheese 
  • green onions (optional garnish)

*see recipe card for quantities

My Mom never put bread crumbs on her Tuna Macaroni Casserole as many recipes call for. Instead, we use cheese because melted cheese just makes everything better....

tuna casserole on white plate with casserole in background

Tuna casserole has been around a long time, but as I said, it traditionally has either bread crumbs, cornflakes or potato chips for a topping. And as far as the history of this casserole goes, melted cheese is a relatively recent addition. You can read more about the history of tuna casserole HERE.

🍽Equipment

You will need a box grater and a casserole dish, as well as a large pot (affiliate links)

🥗 What to serve with Tuna Casserole?

A side salad or mixed vegetables always goes well with this dish. Here are some more ideas:

  • Quick Cucumber Kimchi (shown below)
  • 5 Ingredient Shredded Zucchini
  • Healthy Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Coleslaw
  • Green beans and Mushrooms
kimchi pickle in white bowl on grey marble counter surface with glass vinegar container in background
Cucumber Kimchi

And if you love the combination of tuna and macaroni,  then check out my Tuna Macaroni Salad ; it's the perfect quick and easy side salad.

Close up of Tuna Macaroni salad in a yellow bowl

So, if you are looking for an easy meal, this Easy Tuna Casserole is a comforting dinner that the whole family will love!

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📋 Tuna Casserole (with macaroni) Recipe

This easy 4 ingredient Tuna Casserole is made with pantry items like macaroni, canned tuna and mushroom soup. Made without bread crumbs, its crowning glory is melted cheese; simple comfort food at its finest!
5 from 10 votes
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Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: casserole, macaroni, tuna
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 340g - pkg of macaroni
  • 2 170 g cans of tuna, drained
  • 10 oz -can of cream of mushroom soup (condensed cream of mushroom soup)
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Garnish

  • green onions, chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees f and spray a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
  • Cook macaroni as per package directions (until al dente) and drain.
  • Mix in cream of mushroom soup and tuna into cooked pasta and pour into baking dish.
  • Spread grated cheese evenly over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

Garnish

  • Sprinkle green onions over casserole. Serve warm.

Notes

*NOTE: This recipe can be made ahead, but it tastes so much better when it's fresh!
Nutrition Facts
📋 Tuna Casserole (with macaroni) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 506mg22%
Potassium 461mg13%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 117IU2%
Calcium 285mg29%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 14mg (5%) | Sodium: 506mg (22%) | Potassium: 461mg (13%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 117IU (2%) | Calcium: 285mg (29%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Laura

    April 03, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    Tuna noodles are such a perfect comfort food. And we all need that right now.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 04, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Yes we do...

      Reply
  2. Anne Lawton

    April 04, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    MMM! I have not made a tuna noodle casserole, and now I have a new recipe to make it.

    Reply
  3. Sue Ringsdorf

    April 04, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Simple recipes that use pantry staples are the best right now. Thanks for sharing this, Terri!

    Reply
  4. Carlos Leo

    April 04, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    This is the perfect recipe for the current situation right now. Made with pantry staples! Great Recipe!

    Reply
  5. Eileen Kelly

    April 04, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Absolutely delicious! The family loved this big bowl of comfort food. The tuna casserole is a hit.

    Reply
  6. Sue Ringsdorf

    April 05, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I love a good tuna casserole, and this one is the BEST! Thanks for sharing, Terri!

    Reply
  7. Ariella

    April 05, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Great to be able to turn these pantry items into a delicious meal.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 07, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      It is - I always have these on hand!

      Reply
  8. colleen kennedy

    April 05, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    We never had this growing up, it wasn't until I was about 20 that I had it at my boyfriend's parents house. Loved the warm tuna and mac mingling with the cheese. Now I have to make it! Been too long!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 07, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      It's such a comfort food!

      Reply
  9. Caroline

    April 06, 2020 at 5:53 am

    I have to admit my spelling has it's moments! Looks like a comforting favorite.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 07, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      haha thanks!

      Reply
  10. David

    August 21, 2022 at 12:09 am

    Hi Terri... The nutrition info doesn't list the serving size? Or are my eyes playing up? hehe Thanks!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 21, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      Hi David,
      No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you! It's divided by 6 servings, so that would be about a cup.
      Thanks!
      Terri

      Reply
      • David

        August 21, 2022 at 5:43 pm

        Hi Terri,
        Thanks! Looks like it's one of those "you can't eat just one" things hehe But I'm going to squeeze a cup of this into my diabetic diet, one way or another.
        Be safe,
        David

        Reply

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