Description
A warm and creamy Tuna-Broccoli Casserole that combines tender penne pasta, flaky tuna, and wholesome broccoli, all wrapped in a rich mushroom sauce and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb-almond crust. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing dish at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (4 oz)
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 pouch (7.06 oz) chunk albacore (white) or light tuna in water, drained
- 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, using the minimum cooking time. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, tuna, and mushrooms. Add the cooked pasta and stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Chop large pieces of broccoli into bite-sized chunks and stir them into the casserole mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and slivered almonds. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and golden brown on top.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole mixture before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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