This Not Yo’ Mama’s Tuna Noodle Casserole is a step above your typical Tuna Casserole. Your whole family will love this. Enjoy!
Not Yo’ Mama’s Tuna Noodle Casserole
I don’t know about your family, but my family tends to eat way more casseroles in the Fall and Winter. There’s something so comforting about them. Not to mention, they typically are great budget stretchers!
This Not Yo’ Mama’s Tuna Noodle Casserole is a little bit different than the regular tuna casserole you probably remember as a kid! It gets a “grown-up” look and taste with chopped spinach and roasted red bell peppers – and the wide egg noodles have been replaced with penne pasta!
This recipe could easily be halved and baked in an 8×8 or 9×9-in. baking dish if you need to feed less people. We like it with a side salad and some kind of garlic bread or rolls! Enjoy!
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Not Yo’ Mama’s Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 packages Knorr leek soup mix 1.8 oz. each
- 3 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 – 3 cans Albacore tuna, drained 6 oz. each
- 4 tablespoons chopped and drained roasted red bell peppers from a 7 oz. jar
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded 8 oz.
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Spray a 9×13-in. casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook and drain the penne pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, mix the soup mix and milk in a large saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked and drained pasta, the spinach, tuna and bell peppers to the soup mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of tuna to taste. Some people don’t like the casserole to taste as “fishy”
Nutrition
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Originally published on November 18, 2013. Updated on April 24, 2021.
I am old school and love tuna casserole. Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen party. See you next week.
Now, this is a Tuna Casserole that I'd gladly dig into! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
I love tuna casseroles and this one takes it to another level! LOVE! Pinning! 🙂
This sounds delicious! I am pinning it 🙂
Wow, now THIS is a tuna casserole!
I love how classy that looks!
Omg, this looks sooooooo delicious!
Jamie, your tuna casserole looks delicious!!!
I have been looking for a decent tuna noodle for awhile! Can't wait to try this out on my hubby!
Looks great Jamie! Thanks for linking up at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays this week!
This looks good. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned Link Party. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
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HAVEE YOU EVER TRIED THIS WITH A GOOD CANNED SALMON?
I’ve never tried it that way but it should be delicious, too.