Easy Tuna Casserole from Scratch

Put down your can opener because I’m about to tell you how to make a scrumptious, easy tuna casserole from scratch!  This one-dish dinner is full of noodles, veggies, tuna, and deliciousness.  I dare say it’s even better leftover, so it’s perfect for lunches too.

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Easy Tuna Casserole from Scratch

This one-dish tuna casserole dinner is easy to make and delicious!

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Course

Main

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small sweet onion diced
• 5 ounces mushrooms diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta rotini is a good choice
• 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese divided
• 7 1/2 ounces albacore tuna pouches

Course Main Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 small sweet onion diced 5 ounces mushrooms diced 2 tablespoons flour 3 cups chicken broth 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta rotini is a good choice 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese divided 7 1/2 ounces albacore tuna pouches

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions and mushrooms in butter until onions are translucent, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, and stir well.
3. Add chicken broth a little at a time, stirring constantly, until smooth. Add salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Add uncooked pasta, and return to simmer. Cook one minute less than pasta package directions.
4. Stir in buttermilk, asparagus, carrots, and tuna. Return to a simmer, then stir in 1 c. cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
5. Pour casserole into prepared baking dish, and sprinkle remaining 1/2 c. cheese over the top. Bake 15-20 minutes in preheated oven, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.