Tuna Fish and Spaghetti Casserole

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy and flavorful Tuna Fish and Spaghetti Casserole, a comforting one-dish meal that's perfect for busy families. This recipe brings together tender spaghetti, flaky canned tuna, and sweet bursts of frozen peas, all enveloped in a rich cream of mushroom sauce. A topping of golden breadcrumbs and gooey melted cheddar cheese adds irresistible texture and taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients like dried parsley, butter, and a touch of milk, this baked casserole is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a homestyle dish the entire family will love, or save the leftovers for a cozy meal the next day. Perfect for fans of warm, cheesy casseroles, this classic twist on tuna noodle casserole will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
• 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup milk
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, finely chop the onion.

Step 4

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Stir until smooth.

Step 6

Add the drained tuna, frozen peas, sautéed onions, cooked spaghetti, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.

Step 9

In a separate small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1901.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2950.4

Total Fat 147.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 374.3mg	0%
Sodium 8147.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.2g
Protein 139.0g	0%

Vitamin D 328.0IU	0%
Calcium 2520.2mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1967.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 37.1%