# Tuna noodle casserole (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Tuna Noodle Casserole - Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.24 per serving, ~$10.48 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.76* per serving (69%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- some butter _(amount estimated)_
- some onion _(amount estimated)_
- big pinch salt
- some flour _(amount estimated)_
- all milk
- shredded white cheddar cheese
- some egg noodles _(amount estimated)_
- 3 5.5-oz cans tuna packed in olive oil
- 1 cup green peas
- to taste salt
- few shakes cayenne pepper
- pinch black pepper
- few dashes Worcestershire sauce
- some bread crumbs _(amount estimated)_
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- couple tbsp olive oil or melted butter

## Steps

1. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=32s) Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=35s) Add chopped onions and salt, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. [0:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=58s) Stir in flour to create a roux and cook for about 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
4. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=130s) Pour in cold milk all at once while whisking.
5. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=199s) Increase heat to medium-high and whisk frequently until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.
6. [3:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=216s) Turn off the heat and whisk in shredded white cheddar cheese until smooth.
7. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=244s) Boil egg noodles in generously salted water for 5 minutes, then drain.
8. [4:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=298s) Combine drained noodles and hot white sauce in a large mixing bowl.
9. [5:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=323s) Fold in drained tuna, thawed green peas, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
10. [6:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=409s) Transfer the mixture into a buttered baking dish.
11. [7:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd0UMZ1btKc&t=426s) Mix bread crumbs, grated parmesan, and olive oil in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.
12. Spread the crumb topping evenly over the casserole.
13. Bake in a 375 F oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
14. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

## 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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