FREE PRINTABLE RECIPE
Get the Printable Recipe PDF (Free)
Enter your email and we’ll send you the ingredients + step-by-step instructions as a clean PDF you can save to your phone.
- ✅ Printable PDF (ingredients + steps)
- ✅ Save it to your phone (no long scrolling)
- ✅ Includes cook time + servings
- ✅ Easy to follow
FAQ
Where’s the full recipe?
It’s delivered as a printable PDF so you can save it and cook without scrolling.
I didn’t get the email.
Check Spam/Promotions and search your inbox for your site name. Then click Confirm to receive the PDF.
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
tuna casserole recipe Golden Tuna Casserole With Pea Pearls
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Golden Tuna Casserole With Pea Pearls is a comforting, high-protein family meal with crispy edges and a tender interior, perfect for busy parents seeking a quick and satisfying dinner solution. It’s a classic recipe designed to please even picky eaters, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans canned tuna, drained
- 8 ounces egg noodles or macaroni
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, squeezed
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook 8 ounces of egg noodles or macaroni according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside; the pasta should still have a slight bite.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of milk, and 1 cup of frozen peas. Stir gently to mix; the sauce will be thick and creamy.
- Fold In Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the tuna mixture. Gently fold it in until everything is well combined and coated evenly. If the mixture looks too thick or dry, splash in 1-2 tablespoons of additional milk to reach a creamy consistency.
- Prepare For Baking: Transfer the combined tuna casserole mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle generously with 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, then top with 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake the Golden Tuna Casserole With Pea Pearls in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness; cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes if needed. Ensure pasta is cooked only until al dente to prevent mushiness as it finishes cooking in the oven. For a stovetop-only option, heat ingredients in a skillet until hot and cheese is melted. For extra crispy topping, toast breadcrumbs in an air fryer before sprinkling.
- Prep Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx 200g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg