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Classic Tuna Casserole in a white casserole dish topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Classic Tuna Casserole Recipe

This recipe for Classic Tuna Casserole is only 8 ingredients and uses common pantry items. It's great to make on your busy weeknights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, tuna
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 457kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups medium dry shell pasta
  • 10.5 ounce Cream of Celery Soup (undiluted)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus a bit more for topping)
  • 3-4 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 10 ounce canned tuna (drained)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Fill a medium sized pot with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Place the 3 cups of pasta shells inside the pot and boil until shells are aldente, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the shells and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • To the mixing bowl, add the rest of the ingredients making sure to reserve a bit of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
  • Place the ingredients inside the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until warm and bubbly.

Notes

Recipe Prep:
*Chop the onion and celery the night before. Store in the fridge until ready to assemble.
*Boil the shell pasta the night before. Store in the fridge until ready to assemble. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg