Main Dishes Casserole Recipes Seafood Tuna Chef John's Tuna Noodle Casserole 4.4 (126) 119 Reviews 38 Photos I consider this the king of comfort food casseroles. What I love about this recipe, other than that it is simple and easy, is that it doesn't require the traditional can of cream of mushroom soup — but it still has the same amount of creamy, decadent goodness that every casserole should. Serve this with a green salad on the side. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on August 11, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 38 38 38 38 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup finely diced yellow onion 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups cold milk 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) package dry egg noodles 2 (5.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and crumbled, or to taste ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained 1 pinch cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup plain bread crumbs ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until it starts to soften up and turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed. Pour in cold milk and whisk for 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from heat, whisk in Cheddar cheese, and reserve until needed. Fill a large pot with water and remaining salt and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles for 5 minutes. Drain well and add to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the reserved sauce, followed by tuna, peas, cayenne, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a spatula until evenly combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil together in a small bowl until combined and resembling wet sand. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Chef John's Tuna Noodle Casserole . Allrecipes Chef's Notes You can use melted butter instead of olive oil for the topping if preferred.Cook egg noodles for 1 minute less than their individual package instructions call for.If you have them around, crushed up potato chips might be the best topping for this instead of bread crumbs. Editor's Note: Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and the use of potato chips instead of bread crumbs when using the Allrecipes magazine version of this recipe. I Made It Print 137 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 511 Calories 23g Fat 46g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 511 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 10g 52% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 809mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 8g Protein 30g 59% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 362mg 28% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 446mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.