Description
A warm and savory seafood casserole with pasta, shrimp, and a creamy cheddar topping, perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained (approx. 5 oz / 140 g)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (about 140–150 g)
- 1 cup cooked pasta (about 1 cup cooked, e.g., elbow, penne)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (condensed, 10.5 oz typical)
- 1/2 cup milk (2% or preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz / 113 g)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional — about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked shrimp, cooked pasta, cream of mushroom soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen peas, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- (Optional) Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for a crunchy texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly (cheese melted and edges bubbling).
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a crispy top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. Use fresh-cooked shrimp and quality canned tuna for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26.5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg