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

Patrick Mcgaw
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This casserole is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Blessing Adewale
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a bit of chopped celery and onion for extra flavor.


Safayan ali
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time.


Derrick “LEE Mann” Mann
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Rk Kanon
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This casserole is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bernard Akpadzra
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a bit of chopped celery and onion for extra flavor.


Charles Green
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time.


Mannyjr Lira
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Azaria Mitts
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This casserole is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mubiru Samuel
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I've tried this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Chase Packer
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This casserole is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.


THE MS
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ahtesham Ali
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time.


GOKUL Pyakurel
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a bit of chopped celery and onion for extra flavor.


Aausha Shrestha
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mhlengi Mathe
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I made this casserole last night and it was delicious! I used gluten-free noodles and it turned out great. My family loved it.


CQS rip off
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I used whole wheat noodles and added a can of corn. It was a great way to use up leftover tuna.