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$7 Tuna Noodle Casserole The Ultimate Cheap Family Meal

A creamy, nostalgic tuna bake with a shatter-crisp topping.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword $7 Tuna Noodle Casserole, Casserole, meal under 10, The Ultimate Cheap Family Meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 380kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Casserole dish
  • 1 large pot for boiling.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Wide egg noodles.
  • 2 cans (5oz) tuna in water (drained). 5oz tuna in water (drained).
  • 2 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 cup 1 cup frozen peas.
  • Stock Management: Use dried herbs parsley/thyme to save on fresh produce costs.
  • Variations: Swap tuna for canned chicken. Use crushed potato chips for a "Budget Cut" topping.

Instructions

Boil:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook noodles in salted water until just under Al Dente.

Combine:

  • In a large bowl, mix soup, milk, and tuna. Gently fold in the noodles.

Bake:

  • Transfer to the dish, top with crumbs, and bake for 20 minutes until the edges bubble.

Notes

Waste Control: Store for 3 days. Plan B: Serve alongside Easy Homemade Baking Powder Biscuits for a full "comfort" lunch.
Nutrition: 380 kcal | 24g Protein | 45g Carbs | 12g Fat
Please note that the included video serves as a visual technique guide and may not mirror our exact budget-audited recipe.