Tuna Noodle Skillet Casserole: With Peas And Prosciutto
15m prep 25m cook 45m ready
A creamy tuna noodle casserole with peas and prosciutto, cooked in a skillet and finished under the broiler for a golden, cheesy crust. This comforting dish features al dente orecchiette and a rich half-and-half sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 oz prosciutto diced
- 3 medium cloves garlic minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- 6 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 can water-packed albacore tuna drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 972 mg
- Iron: 2.81 mg
- Magnesium: 65.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 632 mg
- Potassium: 573 mg
- Zinc: 3.34 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- 6 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Prepare
- Dice 1 small yellow onion
- Dice 4 oz prosciutto
- Mince 3 medium cloves garlic
- 1 can water-packed albacore tuna, drained and flaked
- Thaw 1 cup frozen peas
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
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Step 2.
Add the orecchiette pasta to the skillet, then carefully pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, uncovered, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Step 3.
While the pasta cooks, preheat the broiler with the rack 6 inches from the heating element.
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Step 4.
Stir the drained and flaked tuna, thawed peas, and half of the shredded Parmesan cheese into the pasta. Continue to cook, gently stirring, until everything is heated through, about 3 minutes.
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Step 5.
Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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