One Pot Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole | Great weeknight meal!

Made with all homemade ingredients, this tuna noodle casserole is made entirely in one pot all on the stovetop. Creamy cheese is combined with chunks of tuna, slightly sweet peas, and hearty pasta to create a delicious meal that can be ready in minutes. But it’s flavorful enough that it works for special occasions as well as a weeknight staple!
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Skip ahead:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Preparing the bread crumbs
1:58 Cooking the onion, celery, and garlic
4:37 Cooking the pasta
6:26 Adding tuna and peas
7:20 Adding the bread crumbs
8:06 Tasting the recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups pasta shells
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Neufchâtel Cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 5-oz cans tuna, drained and flaked into pieces
- 1 1/4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a 4-6 quart saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Add the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Stir and cook the breadcrumbs until they are browned, 4-6 minutes. Once cooked, remove the crumbs from the saucepan and set them aside to cool.
- In the same saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Once melted, add the onion, celery, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and begins to soften, 4-6 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken stock and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the pasta. Cover and simmer until the pasta is cooked al dente, 8-10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, continue to simmer and add the heavy cream, Neufchâtel cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted and smooth, 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest, tuna, and peas. Stir to combine and warm the peas, 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining shredded cheese, turn the heat off, cover, and allow the cheese to melt. Once melted, add the bread crumbs, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
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[@graphicallydeb9897]

I like sautéed mushrooms in mine :)

[@dlgrilli]

So who turns a tuna casserole into a gourmet dish! YOU!

[@bethrichardson5998]

Love tuna casserole and to me the frozen peas is the finishing touch

[@Pmwalls46]

@Beth Richardson Funny you should say that because growing up, one of my favorite dishes my mom would make was Creamed Tuna on Toast, and it always had peas in it. I still love and make it to this day. Haven’t made it in a while so thanks for reminding me !👍

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

I definitely do not used canned soup anymore for my tuna noodle casserole. I make some different choices. I use egg noodles instead of pasta, water from the tuna can instead of stock, roux from butter, flour and milk, i use finely sliced green onions. I dont do cheese but I do use buttered bread crumb topping. The dining hall at university had a really good tuna casserole. Mom never made it when I was growing up. .

[@guyfontaine8362]

I love how you write your recipes with the ingredients included in the directions with a more subtle font .

[@justanonymous5681]

Love tuna casserole. Will definitely have to try this recipe! 😋

[@EEN63]

Sounds delicious! I’ve been craving tuna casserole so I might have to give in to my cravings after watching this! I get a little “fancy” with my tuna casserole and add white wine as well as water chestnuts for some added crunch! Delicious! 😋🥰😋

[@janetwise3248]

I bet it makes good leftovers, too. Thanks Kaleb!

[@Debbie338]

Thank you. This looks great! I’ll make it soon. Tuna Helper just doesn’t cut it. 😊

[@CountryLane-kj3fk]

I was wondering what to make for supper this evening. Thanks for sharing. I have now found a delicious solution with your video today!...Woot! woot!

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Looks like a great meal. I'm always looking for new tuna casserole recipes. Love that food prep scoop! Wonder if I need one 😁?

[@UghUgh1234]

I’ll make this with my home canned chicken!

[@TopoGigio555]

I thought about substituting chicken also😊

[@johnjohng668]

Omg yes ! 😊 thnx.

[@susanschuck8124]

One of my favorite dishes my grandma always made. Just so comforting! Thank you for this video! I appreciate your time and encouraging videos.

[@miephoex]

I’m with Alex Guarnacelli! Use the lemon juice, not just zest! I like my tuna sautéed with veggies.

[@Linda-gi8pr]

Must have read my mind... Last night my husband asked me to make tuna casserole ! Your recipe looks delicious and easy. Thanks !

[@klefcowitz]

I literally just got finished making this recipe. I will never go back to making any other type of tuna casserole, but this. I thoroughly enjoy this recipe. Everything is perfectly blended and I love the fact that everything was fresh.

[@derekkos]

I enjoy your stories most when you share your times growing up and how your mom was a great influence in what you are today . I hope you can invite her to one of your videos.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

I'm going to try this recipe with oat milk and oat cream, maybe even make my own chicken stock. Thanks for the idea, love one pot suppers!

[@trish818]

I love tuna casserole and this is a great stove top option! Thank you for the completely homemade recipe. ❤

[@ginaclair9006]

I made this tonight for dinner. Wow, so delicious!!! Thank you.

[@gailwilliams529]

l have been looking for a good Tuna casserole for ages...tried many ...but l made this one ...and this is tops !

[@courtney1870]

Thank you for such wonderful and relatable videos. You use ingredients that I usually have at our home:)

[@kitfranzman4860]

We love your shows!

[@xhottestpink]

Trying this w both tuna and chicken on diff occasions

[@LitlPoot]

Yum ... haven't had a tuna casserole in years !! This would also be great with chicken or even as a veggie dish ... so easy & versatile ... well done 😁

[@andrewaway]

This looks pretty darn good. I’ll definitely try it. I have to say though I have my own recipe which includes sautéed mushrooms and Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup and I love it. Comfort food right. Whatever makes you happy. ❤

[@ajquimby121]

Another winner! Thanks

[@carolcrudder7864]

Omg Kaleb I’m here eating watermelon and you’re fixing this casserole, that looks delicious I may say. I can’t wait to make this! This would be delicious reheated I think which is good for leftovers. Thanks for another good one Kaleb!

[@dorisbrandow5241]

Totally making this next week!! ❤

[@Iluvchknz]

This is definitely elevated. Celery is a hard pass for me but mushrooms and S and tons of P. I haven’t used a cream based soup from a can in years, but I do make a home made version. I also keep a dry mix that is the base of cream of “whatever” in my pantry for even more convenience. Tuna noodle casserole is so nostalgic for me that making something that deviates too far from what I am expecting just is a bowl full of sadness to me.

[@marvinhamrick9305]

Sounds super and easy...YUM!!!

[@sophiemorrison9820]

Going to try this. Thank you!

[@Mummumster]

Texas here we add jalapeño.

[@lindaga820]

My mouth is watering !!!! Looks sooo good !

[@Joan-qh8lw]

Yum! You make even the simplest dishes look soooo good,

[@pattyliedel6485]

Gonna try this. Looks yummy.

[@suzannebenz8928]

Yummy!

[@suzanne4504]

Good recipe. Easy and delicious!

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I love the way you cook. I had to subscribe 🤗

[@crystaldance5731]

Another delicious recipe kaleb thankyou ❤️

[@madelyn2526]

I’ve been wanting some tuna casserole! I must try!

[@audreygullas8728]

I love you stove, it looks like a 65 chevy Impala !! Lol one of my fav cars.

[@elsafischer3247]

I will make it greetings from Switzerland

[@Ingridgarden]

Yummy, I am going to attempt to make it, I am also sending it to my sister with the Spanish caption because she doesn’t speak English, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your recipes, home decor and 🪴 garden you are truly amazing! THANK YOU…!!!

[@darcyclark1523]

We made this tonight and it was so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing

[@elizabethpeterson858]

I just made this, and oh my word! It tastes amazing!!!

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

Yummmmy!!!

[@angelakanteh6226]

Great recipe

[@dguerra956]

I made it today, but I added 3 cans of tuna and a full bag mixed frozen veggies. Delicious! Thank you!

[@kathywellerart]

Thanks for talking about the additives in shredded cheese! Blech! I always shred my own too because of that.

[@cindiharris5580]

yummy!!!

[@ecoxocticeternal816]

Nice!

[@tericamcginnis5848]

Yum! Lemon zest, interesting. New concept for me but sounds good. I'll try it some time.💙

[@corinne7126]

Nice, I will be making it for supper tonight

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Celery has natural salt too. Love that pot that you use!

[@midlifemom5829]

Thank u for not using canned soup!

[@HawkGirl69]

Too many people use canned soup

[@TopoGigio555]

Right?? When I see any recipe calling for canned soup (especially cream of mushroom 🤢), I pass!

[@johnjohng668]

He’s not an “open up a can kind of guy”. Ugh! Lol. 😮

[@funguykel]

Really. I stop watching when they bring out the canned creamed soups.

[@andrewaway]

Snobs.

[@marytichy7871]

Staple of growing up - served with crescent rolls!

[@michelebadey3883]

KALEB WONDERFUL!!!! WHAT ABOUT RED PEPPER AND GREEN PEPPER ALSO???? YA THINK????

[@dawncierelli1510]

Yummo

[@myrnaedmisten599]

Oh Kaleb…. You are amazing!

[@PBee8108]

Kaleb, why not bake some tuna or salmon to go with the rest of the 'not from a can' theme? Maybe add some capers?

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks for another great looking recipe Kaleb. I have shyed away from tuna casserole in the past few years because of the canned soup and some times I don't want to heat up the house by cranking up the oven. Can't wait to give this a try (and only one pan)!

[@sophiemorrison9820]

I have a distaste for using canned soups in a recipe because of the high sodium. I'm happy to see a cleaner version of a tuna casserole.

[@Troglodyte]

​​@@sophiemorrison9820 don't like to use them because it feels like cheating when you're a home cook who's trying to improve their skills, but I have on occasion where the taste of a nostalgic recipe requires it, and I'd be lying if I said they didn't give you a good result.

[@nadjajesovnik]

jaz sem Slovenka in nerazumem tako dobro angleško.❤

[@jmbear628]

nice. interesting with no cream of mushroom soup and american cheese slices. i make on stovetop but i use the soup and the cheese. i shall try yours now.

[@patriciarusso1148]

Your tuna casserole looks so delectable! I am wondering if you make your own bread crumbs or what brand you have found at the store that does not have a paragraph of chemicals! Also, so many tuna noodle casserole recipes call for soup that is processed so I wouldn't purchase! A bright idea to add cheese to give the creamy consistency to your casserole. Definately, a recipe I would like to try. Thanks, for your enjoyable video that went at a reasonable pace!

[@kaythompson8721]

This looks totally delicious!! it would be perfect for my weekly 'Gathering of the Family" for Sunday dinner. However...I'll have to use chicken since my grandson is (severely) allergic to fin fish.

[@tg-ik5pf]

😋😋😋😋

[@annmarie4794]

I hate cooked celery. I will cut larger so I can remove before I eat. 😳. I definitely would add more bread crumbs. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenmichellewilson3644]

Made it this afternoon, hubby loved it but I will leave the lemon rind out next time.

[@sharlenevidal9527]

It's the Zest of the lemon he used, not the rind that's the white part of the 🍋

[@gailjordan9250]

For those of us with an iodine allergy, canned chicken makes a good substitution.

[@adib.72]

Im curious if he serves his camera guy, too, after every video haha

[@nanettemacy9376]

I don't like tuna but I would replace it with chicken. Looks goog

[@lydiagerhart866]

what would you think of broccoli instead of peas? THANK YOU

[@susiebaker2275]

Looks great! (Except for peas, not my fave)🙂

[@TopoGigio555]

I certainly understand that. I can’t eat peas alone, but I’ve found I like them mixed into a recipe like this or in a pasta dish with garlic and parmesan.

[@mariaolker]

Peas are yum. I like eating them with butter and parmesan cheese.

[@carlenecochran2459]

Do you ever use jarred tuna?

[@HawkGirl69]

I think tuna in a glass jar from the store is probably ten times better than canned tuna

[@jefferylewis5865]

Can I add mushrooms to this recipe because I mushrooms in my tuna noodle casserole

[@christinab32004]

Can I use cream cheese?

[@deniseharrell1591]

Could you do this with salmon?

[@asc3998]

I really wanted to make this, but I didn't see any quantities in the recipe you linked.

[@WyseGuide]

The ingredients can all be found here: www.wyseguide.com/one-pot-stovetop-tuna-noodle-casserole/

[@loveandpanic]

Wait what about the mushrooms!!

[@amlach6148]

Thank You for not using mushrooms 👍

[@darbree520]

Vegetable note ,,,really for celery ,,,omg , maybe crunch ,,,,its all water,,,,vegetable crunch .,,,lol

[@Troglodyte]

It looks good, but it feels like a faux pantry meal given the lemons, fresh parsley, and specialty cheese.

[@nanettemacy9376]

I don't like tuna but I'd use chicken instead

[@Lucky2beme]

Not too much sodium!! Just a pinch don't throw the salt shaker in the pot😅😅😅

[@Lucky2beme]

Real chicken is better not the sodium of canned and easy to prepare and put in casseroles. This recipe looks interesting