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Spinach-Artichoke Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Irresistible Spinach-Artichoke Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

This Spinach-Artichoke Tuna Noodle Casserole is a comforting dish featuring tuna, spinach, and artichokes, topped with a crunchy panko crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter for greasing and cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt for pasta cooking and seasoning
  • 12 ounces Wide Egg Noodles or any medium-sized pasta with ridges
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves finely chopped
  • 8 cups Baby Spinach packed
  • 14 ounces Artichoke Quarters drained and chopped
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk warmed
  • ½ cup Dry Sherry optional, can be replaced with more milk
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2 cans White Albacore Tuna drained
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • separate saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with salted butter.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add wide egg noodles, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pot, add chopped garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Sauté the chopped artichoke quarters in the pot for 3-4 minutes until golden and add to the spinach mixture.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add warmed milk and sherry until thickened.
  6. Combine the roux with room-temperature cream cheese until smooth, then fold in tuna, spinach-artichoke mixture, and cooked noodles.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, top with melted butter mixed with panko breadcrumbs and parsley, bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and keep it refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through.

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