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Tuna noodle casserole

From the video “Tuna Noodle Casserole - Food Wishes” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~90 min
est.
Serves
~6
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Cost
~$5.24*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$11.76* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, dairy, egg, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.48*for the batch in the video
~$5.24*per serving

You save about ~$11.76* per serving (69% less*) than ordering it out — ~$23.52* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: tuna packed in olive oil

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 88% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving524 kcal · 26% of 2,000
Fat22 g28%
Saturated fat12 g61%
Sodium452 mg20%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Fiber3.8 g14%
Total sugars7.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein21 g42%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+10 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−7 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 12 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for butter, onion, flour, milk, white cheddar cheese, egg noodles and 2 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce. Not matched to nutrient data: tuna packed in olive oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • exact serving count not stated
  • total preparation and baking time not stated
  • exact quantities of butter, onion, flour, milk, and bread crumbs not stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tuna noodle casserole

What makes Food Wishes's Tuna noodle casserole recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Tuna noodle casserole focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Tuna noodle casserole at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Tuna noodle casserole recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Tuna noodle casserole ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Tuna noodle casserole can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Tuna noodle casserole?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Tuna noodle casserole?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.