Mom’s Tuna Tetrazzini Casserole
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Ingredients in Tuna Tetrazzini:
- elbow macaroni
- cream of mushroom soup
- canned mushrooms
- lemon juice
- parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper
- potato chips
Do I have to use elbow macaroni?
Nope! This recipe is one I sometimes just use up what I have one hand. You might get a mixture of elbows noodles, penne and bow tie — you just never know!
Can I add in other things?
Sure! Make it your own! I love it with sliced black olives, but not everyone in my family likes olives.
They all love it with peas. My Mom used to put peas in it sometimes, canned ones. Gak!! Guys. Unless it’s a snow pea or a sugar snap pea, I just can’t do it. The frozen ones aren’t as bad — but the canned ones? No thank you. But hey — you do what you want to your casserole!
Not a fan of creamed can soups? I know some people are weird about them. You can always make your own Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup!
My Mother-In-Law puts cubed up pieces of cheese in hers. You can always add cheese to the inside or melt some on the top in place of the potato chips.
I love using fresh cracked pepper, but use what you have on hand.
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I have to tell you a quick story about the potato chips on top. To me, those really just make the casserole. About 2 years ago, I got a new oven. It has a Rapid Preheat feature. I always use convection when I bake, so that cooks with a fan, right? Well, not when it rapid preheats!! So, I was in a rush — turned the oven on, and popped the casserole inside. A little later I happened to glance at the oven, the light was on inside, and the whole thing was full of smoke!
I opened the door and black smoke rolled out. The potato chips were ON FIRE. You know when a campfire is smoldering? The coals are black and orange, and there is that little bit of flame here and there? That was my casserole. So — we ordered a pizza and I have never put anything in my oven when it was on rapid pre-heat again!
Family Favorite Seafood Pastas and Casseroles:
- Smoked Salmon Pasta
- Tuna Spaghetti
- Alaskan Snow Crab Mac ‘n Cheese
- Healthy Shrimp Fettuccine
- Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
- Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Ready to make one of my childhood favorites? Let’s do it! 
Mom's Tuna Tetrazzini Casserole
I grew up on this classic Tuna Tetrazzini Casserole. Elbow macaroni, mushrooms, and albacore tuna in a slightly tangy sauce. We love it topped with crunchy potato chips!
Ingredients
- 12 ounce elbow macaroni (or other pasta)
- 1 (4 ounce) can of mushrooms
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1- 7 oz can albacore tuna, drained, broken apart with a fork
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups crushed potato chips (I add more!!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and prepare your casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta al dente, drain and rinse.
- Combine pasta with all of the ingredients, except chips.
- Pour into casserole dish, and top with potato chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
Notes
*If you like peas or black olives either are GREAT in this. We are a family divided on these, so I omit them.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 632mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g
Nutrition is not always accurate.
Looks great, but how many servings and is it freezeable?
Thanks, Jay! It makes a 2 quart casserole dish. Feeds my family of six easily. I have never frozen any, we rarely have much left! 😉 I would imagine it would freeze just fine. 🙂
I cannot wait to try this recipe!!
This casserole reminds me of one my mom made when I was younger- definite comfort food, and so very good!
Such a classic casserole kicked up a notch with crispy potato chips! Love it!
Too delicious not to try some. Love all the ingredients used to making this amazing dish. Flavorful as always.
This sounds like the perfect comfort food! Casseroles are seriously the best!
I seriously love this casserole so much! Just like the one momma made, but better!
You can dish it big helping of that tuna casserole on my plate! Classic, favorite and delicious thank you for sharing your mom’s recipe!
This is such a wonderful classic, comfort food casserole! Love that potato chip topping!!!!!
Love the addition of potato chips! Adds such a nice crunch.
I was literally just talking to my fiance about the fact I’ve never had tuna like this before! I guess this is a sign that I must try it and it does look really good!
This is delicious comfort food right here! I swear I make it every Friday during lent and we never got tired of it!
I have never tried tuna with pasta before, but your recipe makes me really want to! Looks yummy!
You really can’t go wrong with a casserole that has potato chips on top!
This had just the right amount of sauce in it …. so creamy and wonderful I saw my niece using her fingers to scrape every last bite of it! (ps… fresh peas in it were a huge hit! ). Reminds me of what my grandma used to make…. Thanks!
My mom would love that you added the peas!!
Oh man, this casserole is definitely one of the best comfort food ever, and so easy too. Definitely a dish to make when I don’t want to think too much. 😀
SO creamy and delicious! Love the added crunch on top!
This is a great family meal and you had me chuckling about your kids observing that you’re out for the night when you served this casserole. This will for a couple of days at our house. Perfect to warm up for lunch!
This sounds like something my family would love. Great for a church pot luck too.