Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole Skillet

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No oven needed! This stovetop version is quick, creamy, and satisfying—perfect for those nights when turning on the oven just isn’t happening.

Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole Skillet

Recipe by Tammy Poppie
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Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked

  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

Directions

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Mix in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add tuna, peas (if using), and cooked macaroni to the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
  • Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • Add crushed crackers or fried onions on top if you want some crunch without baking.
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Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole Skillet

No oven needed! This stovetop version is quick, creamy, and satisfying—perfect for those nights when turning on the oven just isn’t happening.

Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole Skillet

Recipe by Tammy Poppie
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked

  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

Directions

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Mix in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add tuna, peas (if using), and cooked macaroni to the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
  • Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • Add crushed crackers or fried onions on top if you want some crunch without baking.
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