Tuna casserole with cream of celery soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tuna, pasta, and a creamy sauce made with canned cream of celery soup. This casserole is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed any time of the year, whether it's for a weeknight dinner or a potluck with friends and family.
How To Make:
To make this dish, you will need some basic ingredients, including canned tuna, cooked pasta (usually egg noodles or macaroni), canned cream of celery soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and some seasonings like salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other ingredients like frozen peas, chopped onions, or sliced mushrooms for added flavor and texture.
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish. Then, cook your pasta according to package instructions until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Next, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Add the drained tuna to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
Add the cooked pasta to the tuna mixture and stir gently to coat the pasta evenly. If you're using any additional ingredients like frozen peas or chopped onions, add them at this point.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake the casserole dish for 20 to 25 minutes with the foil covering.
When the cheese is melted and bubbling and the casserole is thoroughly heated, remove the foil and bake the dish for an additional 10-15 minutes.
When the casserole is finished cooking, take it out of the oven and let it cool before serving. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or as a dish to bring to a potluck. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
Tips:
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to avoid making the casserole too watery.
You can use any type of pasta you prefer, but egg noodles or macaroni work best for this casserole.
If you don't have the cream of celery soup, you can substitute it with cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup.
To add some crunch to the casserole, sprinkle some breadcrumbs over the top before baking.
For a more flavorful casserole, add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil.
Variations:
To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and substitute the cream of celery soup with a gluten-free cream soup.
Add some canned or frozen vegetables like peas, carrots, or green beans to the casserole for a more nutritious meal.
You can also use canned salmon instead of tuna for a different flavor.
For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeño peppers or red pepper flakes to the casserole.
Use different types of cheese like Parmesan, mozzarella, or pepper jack to switch up the flavor of the casserole.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. egg noodles or macaroni
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1 can (10.75 oz) of cream of celery soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Cook the egg noodles or macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
Add the drained tuna to the mixture and stir to combine.
Add the cooked noodles to the tuna mixture and stir gently to coat the noodles evenly. If you're using any additional ingredients like frozen peas or chopped onions, add them at this point.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the greased casserole dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake the casserole dish for 20 to 25 minutes with the foil covering.
Remove the foil and continue to bake the casserole for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
When the casserole is finished cooking, take it out of the oven and let it cool before serving.