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    Home » Easter/Spring Recipes

    Spaghetti Tuna Casserole

    Published: Apr 6, 2020 · Modified: May 27, 2022 by Marcie Groller · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you love traditional tuna casserole, you will love our spaghetti tuna casserole recipe! This simple dish is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Even better, you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge already! Make this dish in 28 minutes or less!

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    • 👍 Why We Love this Tuna Casserole
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 How to Make Spaghetti Tuna Casserole
    • ✏️ Tips & Tricks
    • âť“FAQ
    • đź§‚Recipe Variations
    • 👶🏼 Modify for Picky Eaters
    • đź§¶ Crafts for this Recipe
    • 🍽 You May Also Like...
    • 🥣 Spaghetti Tuna Casserole

    While most tuna casseroles are baked in the oven for 30 minutes or so, we found a way to achieve the same level of crunch and flavor by simply using the broiler. Specifically, we combined all ingredients over the stove, topped our tuna casserole with crushed, buttered crackers, and broiled fro 3-5 minutes for a crispy, golden finish!

    👍 Why We Love this Tuna Casserole

    Basic ingredients- You are likely to have many of the ingredients in your panty or fridge/freezer.

    Quick & simple- Like all of our recipes, this spaghetti tuna casserole can be made in 28 mins or less and with minimal steps!

    Delicious- Tuna and pasta in a creamy, savory sauce is amazing! This traditional tuna casserole dish never gets old.

    Customizable- You can get pretty creative with the veggies you include in the meal or the type of pasta you use!

    If you love creamy pasta and rice dishes, be sure to also checkout our amazing Creamy Vegetable Pasta and our Creamy Chicken Pea Skillet with Rice! 

    đź›’ Ingredients

    ingredients for tuna casserole

    Notes on Ingredients:

    Canned tuna- We prefer water-packed tuna, drained and flaked.

    Spaghetti- Broken into thirds (for easier eating) and cooked al dente.

    Chicken broth- We cooked pasta directly in the broth for added flavor!

    Cream of Mushroom Soup- This gives the dish its creamy flavor! Campbell's is our favorite brand of this soup.

    Ritz Crackers- For a crunchy, finish, we added buttered and crushed crackers to the top of our dish.

    👩‍🍳 How to Make Spaghetti Tuna Casserole

    Step 1: Turn on broiler and spray a 1.5-2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.🥄Kid Step: Spray casserole dish! This is a fun task for kids.

    spraying casserole dish with oil

    Step 2: Cook noodles in chicken broth. 🥄 Kid Step: Taste test! Ask kids to taste the noodles to check and see if they are done cooking.

    pouring chicken broth in pot
    adding noodles to pot

    Step 3: Combine cooked spaghetti with cream of mushroom soup, peas, tuna seasoning and cheese. Move combined ingredients to casserole dish. 🥄Kid Step: Open up the cans of soup and tuna and pour them into the pot!

    adding tuna to pot of noodles and sauce
    spaghetti tuna casserole in dish

    Step 4: Add melted butter to crushed crackers, spread on top of casserole and broil for 3-5 minutes. 🥄 Kid Step: Crush crackers! This hands-on and messy task is a hit with little ones!

    adding butter to crushed crackers
    placing crushed crackers on casserole
    spaghetti tuna casserole after coming out of broiler

    ✏️ Tips & Tricks

    • Use any pasta you'd like. Just be sure to break up larger pastas for easier eating.
    • Don't overcook pasta. Boil pasta al dente to prevent it from getting mushy.
    • Make sure there is enough broth to cover the pasta. Feel free to add more as needed.
    • Adjust seasoning as desired. We recommend starting small and tasting along the way!
    • Keep an eye on the casserole under the broiler to make sure it doesn't burn.

    ❓FAQ

    What other vegetables can I use in tuna casserole?

    Many different vegetables work nicely in tuna casserole, including broccoli, peas, green beans and carrots. Or simply choose your favorite fresh vegetables!

    What is the best pasta for tuna casserole?

    We prefer spaghetti for our tuna casserole as it absorbs the sauce's flavor nicely but any pasta will work! Elbow macaroni, penne or egg noodles would also work nicely.

    How long does tuna casserole keep in the fridge?

    Store spaghetti tuna casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    What are the best toppings for tuna casserole?

    We love adding a crunchy topping to our tuna casserole! Some options include crushed buttered crackers, potato chips or panko bread crumbs.

    đź§‚Recipe Variations

    • Swap tuna for salmon, chicken or shredded turkey meat.
    • Not a fan of mushrooms? Use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom soup.
    • Add more veggies, like green beans, sliced mushrooms, diced celery and/or olives.
    • Use cheddar cheese instead of grated parmesan.
    • Top with crushed potato chips instead of crackers.
    • Make this dish creamier by adding 1-2 tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese.

    👶🏼 Modify for Picky Eaters

    🍅Kids pick the pasta! We used spaghetti, but almost any pasta will work fine in this dish! Let kids choose their favorite.

    🍅Kids choose the frozen veggies! Broccoli, peas, green beans…kids can choose the veggies they like best.

    🍅Add a side dish! Garlic bread, a side salad or toast would be a great addition to this meal.

    spaghetti tuna casserole topped with crushed crackers

    đź§¶ Crafts for this Recipe

    Need a craft to keep kids busy while you cook? Recycle empty tuna cans and make adorable Tins for Candy or convert an empty soup can into an awesome Tin Can Pencil Holder!

    • DIY Easter Tins for Candy
    • DIY Pencil Holders

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    🥣 Spaghetti Tuna Casserole

    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Our spaghetti tuna casserole has ALL the flavor of traditional tuna casserole but made in 28 minutes or less! Try it tonight!
    Prep Time4 mins
    Cook Time24 mins
    0 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 1 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
    • 4-6 oz uncooked spaghetti broken into thirds
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 5 ounce cans solid white tuna in water (drained & flaked)
    • 15 Ritz crackers crushed
    • ÂĽ cup butter melted

    Instructions

    • Turn on broiler and spray a 1.5-2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium-large pot. Cook noodles in chicken broth according to package's instructions and al dente.
    • Combine cooked spaghetti with cream of mushroom soup, peas, tuna seasoning and cheese. Cook on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until warmed throughout. Move combined ingredients to casserole dish.
    • Combine melted butter and crushed crackers, spread evenly on top of casserole and broil for 3-5 minutes until browned.
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    Notes

    • Use any pasta you'd like. Just be sure to break up larger pastas for easier eating.
    • Don't overcook pasta. Boil pasta al dente to prevent it from getting mushy.
    • Make sure there is enough broth to cover the pasta. Feel free to add more as needed.
    • Adjust seasoning as desired. We recommend starting small and tasting along the way!
    • Keep an eye on the casserole under the broiler to make sure it doesn't burn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mg (15%)Sodium: 1545mg (67%)Potassium: 236mg (7%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 754IU (15%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 159mg (16%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.

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