Tuna Tetrazzini

Tuna Tetrazzini is a classic American comfort food casserole, typically made with canned tuna, spaghetti or other pasta, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce often baked with a breadcrumb or cheese topping. It's a popular way to use pantry staples to create a hearty, family-style meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the tuna and dairy, and rich in fat from the creamy sauce and cheese, with a moderate to high carbohydrate content from the pasta. A standard serving can provide a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids and calcium, with a calorie range typically between 400-600 calories per serving, depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Named after the famous Italian opera tenor Luisa Tetrazzini, this dish is a quintessential example of early 20th-century American 'cuisine d'auberge' or inn-style cooking, which adapted European techniques into hearty, accessible home cooking.