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Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fresh Dill

Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fresh Dill

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 5 oz cans tuna, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup panko
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles just shy of al dente. Drain.
  2. Sauté onion in butter. Add garlic.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in broth and milk until thick.
  5. Add tuna, peas, thyme, salt, pepper, half dill.
  6. Fold in noodles. Transfer to baking dish.
  7. Top with cheese.
  8. Mix panko with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
  10. Rest 5–10 minutes. Garnish with remaining dill.

Notes

  • Do not overcook noodles before baking.
  • Use high-quality tuna for best texture.
  • Fresh dill makes a major flavor difference.
  • Let casserole rest before slicing.