Best 8 Healthy Homestyle Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Are you seeking a nutritious and hearty meal that evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia? Look no further than the classic tuna casserole! This delectable dish, often brimming with tender tuna, savory vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, is a true crowd-pleaser. As you embark on your culinary journey to create a wholesome homestyle tuna casserole, let us guide you through the intricacies of selecting the finest ingredients and crafting a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more contemporary twist, discover the secrets to achieving a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of culinary delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a surprisingly lowfat version of the classic tuna casserole you grew up with. You make your own creamy mixture, which replaces the high-fat condensed soup in the original version. Fresh bread crumbs toast right on top of the casserole!

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, serving size, 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts included
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (10-ounce) box white mushroom, stemmed and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 1 percent milk
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound whole-wheat fettuccine noodles, broken into thirds and cooked according to package directions
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
4 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place bread in food processor and pulse for 30 seconds into bread crumbs (makes about 2 1/2 to 3 cups crumbs).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and translucent, 8 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 6 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until mushrooms release their water, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour all at once and stir immediately and vigorously with a wooden spoon until flour is completely incorporated into vegetable mixture until there are no flour lumps. Add milk and broth, stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a vigorous simmer and cook, stirring, until liquid has thicke ned and reduced by about 1/2 cup, 7 to 8 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Combine cooked pasta, vegetable-liquid mixture, broccoli, peas and tuna and toss to incorporate. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch casserole. Top with bread crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown and toasted.

HEALTHY HOMESTYLE TUNA CASSEROLE



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Remember Mom's tuna casserole? This version is just as satisfying, but it's made with today's health-conscious moms in mind. Substitutions were made to reduce clories and fat. (recipe from "Healthy Homestyle Cooking" by Evelyn Tribole)

Provided by 1pianogirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups bow tie pasta or 1 cup macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1 (9 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup drained and chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons grated reduced-fat parmesan cheese
snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray and unheated medium saucepan with no-stick spray. Add the celery and onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
  • Stir in the condensed soup and milk. Then gently stir in the pasta, tuna and pimiento. Transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the parsley to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 450.7, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.7, Protein 21.6

TUNA ALFREDO



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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 732.7 mg

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

HEART HEALTHY TUNA CASSEROLE



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A tasty comfort dish that I whipped up for a simple stress-relief meal. High in flavor, low in guilt, and simple to throw together. I prepared this in a crock pot, but it wouldn't be difficult to transfer it to an oven or stovetop.

Provided by Jrroe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 serving, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups whole wheat rotini (I used Heartland)
1/2 cup whole wheat macaroni (Again, I used Heartland)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) light chunk tuna in water, drained
1 (8 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained (I used a no-sodium Veg-all)
3/4 cup fat free cheese, shredded (I used kraft mozzarella)
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine (I used smart squeeze)
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup celery, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Partially cook pasta and set aside.
  • In separate bowl, stir together all other ingredients.
  • Mix pasta and tuna mixture.
  • Pour into Crockpot. cook low for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 414.1, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.6

HEALTHIER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Opting for low-fat Alfredo sauce and sour cream lightens up this weeknight-friendly tuna casserole that packs plenty of veggies alongside whole wheat pasta, keeping it hearty enough to take to your next potluck. Garnish with fresh dill.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 cups whole-grain bow-tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped carrot
1 ½ cups light Alfredo sauce (such as Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo)
½ cup light sour cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna (water pack), drained and broken into chunks
⅓ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
4 wedges lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, stir together panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1066.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

HOMESTYLE TUNA CASSEROLE



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Enjoy a Homestyle Tuna Casserole featuring mac & cheese, white tuna, frozen peas and a fresh bread crumb topping. You'll love this Homestyle Tuna Casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) 98%-fat-free condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onions
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Add next 5 ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with combined bread crumbs and butter.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

INDIVIDUAL TUNA CASSEROLES



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Tuna casserole gets updated with this unique and flavorful recipe. Friends and family will love the appeal, not to mention that it's lower in saturated fat and calories. -Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 can (12 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
2 tablespoons Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tuna, soup, artichokes, sour cream, peppers, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, dill, capers, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes. Drain pasta; stir into tuna mixture. Divide among six 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups., In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over tuna mixture. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and is sustainably sourced.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque throughout.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the casserole. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, celery, peas, and corn.
  • Use a creamy sauce. This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole more flavorful. You can use a variety of sauces, such as a white sauce, a cheese sauce, or a tomato sauce.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy topping. This will add texture and flavor to the casserole. Some good choices for a topping include bread crumbs, crushed crackers, or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna casserole a try!

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