Ingredients
1 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 lb egg noodles or shell noodles
2 cans drained tuna
1 can drained peas
1/2 cup milk
1/2 chopped onion
grated cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Cook and drain noodles (on stove or with instant pot)
3
Mix noodles with remaining ingredients (except for the cheese)
4
Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
5
Top with the cheese.
6
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a nutritious and affordable pantry staple.
- Cream of mushroom soup acts as a ready-made creamy sauce, eliminating the need to make a béchamel from scratch and saving precious prep time.
- Egg noodles cook quickly and hold up beautifully in casseroles, absorbing the creamy sauce without becoming mushy.
- Canned peas add a pop of color, a touch of sweetness, and extra fiber and vitamins to this otherwise simple dish.
- Using milk to thin the soup creates a silkier sauce that coats every noodle evenly throughout the casserole.
- Grated cheese on top creates a golden, bubbly crust at 425°F that adds texture and rich flavor to every serving.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid dose of lean protein from canned tuna, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- The egg noodles contribute a meaningful amount of carbohydrates for sustained energy throughout the day.
- Canned peas add dietary fiber and vitamin C, helping boost the nutritional profile of this budget-friendly meal.
- Cream of mushroom soup is relatively high in sodium, so those monitoring salt intake may want to choose a reduced-sodium variety.
- The cheese topping contributes calcium and additional protein, supporting bone health in every serving.
- This casserole is a well-rounded one-dish meal offering carbohydrates, protein, and fat in a single satisfying portion.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories420
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat10 g72 g13.89%
- Saturated Fat3.5 g20 g17.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3 g
- Cholesterol75 mg300 mg25%
- Sodium720 mg2300 mg31.3%
- Total Carbohydrate55 g275 g20%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars4 g
- Added Sugars1 g50 g2%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein28 g50 g56%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)40 mcg20 mcg200%
- Calcium120 mg1300 mg9.23%
- Iron3.2 mg18 mg17.78%
- Potassium380 mg4700 mg8.09%
- Vitamin A280 mcg900 mcg31.11%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)6 mg90 mg6.67%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.2 mg15 mg8%
- Vitamin K8 mcg120 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.4 mg1.2 mg33.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg1.3 mg23.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)8 mg16 mg50%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.4 mg1.7 mg23.53%
- Folate60 mcg400 mcg15%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)2.8 mcg2.4 mcg116.67%
- Biotin5 mcg30 mcg16.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.8 mg5 mg16%
- Choline90 mg550 mg16.36%
- Phosphorus280 mg1250 mg22.4%
- Iodine55 mcg150 mcg36.67%
- Magnesium38 mg420 mg9.05%
- Zinc1.8 mg11 mg16.36%
- Selenium42 mcg55 mcg76.36%
- Copper0.18 mg0.9 mg20%
- Manganese0.6 mg2.3 mg26.09%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum18 mcg45 mcg40%
- Chloride520 mg2300 mg22.61%
