LIGHTER THAN MOM'S TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fish     Pasta     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Cream Cheese     Tuna     Pea     Winter     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons Neufchâtel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese)
1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, undrained
1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna packed in water, undrained
1 cup frozen petite peas, unthawed
8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1/2 cup crushed baked potato chips (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Whisk wine and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add milk to flour, whisking until smooth. Add broth and thyme and whisk over medium heat until liquid thickens and boils, about 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until liquid boils and is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add Neufch‰tel cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in both cans of tuna with their liquid and frozen peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to pot.
  • Add tuna mixture to pasta; stir to blend well. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake until top is golden and sauce bubbles around edges of dish, about 25 minutes.

Joseph Good
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Anyyah Ny
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a really affordable meal to make.


Jacksonfesto Swai
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I actually really enjoyed this casserole. It's very flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Momna Anwar
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love it!


lily perkins
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I love the fact that this recipe is lighter than traditional tuna noodle casserole. It's still creamy and flavorful, but it's not as heavy.


Lk Lekhon
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This is the best tuna noodle casserole recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Ushna Siddiqui
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Santoshi Sah
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


David Tiedemann
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Dwight Silva
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Maliksajid Ali
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Kal alasle
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own tuna noodle casserole. I like to add different vegetables to mine, like peas and carrots.


Esia Chiha
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this casserole was actually really good. The flavors all worked well together and the casserole was very creamy.


Abbas Marzban
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a really affordable meal to make.


Majid Miguel
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The casserole was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Laksmei Sovanny
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This is the best tuna noodle casserole I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Saidee Talukder
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success. My husband and kids loved it. The tuna flavor was really prominent, which I loved.


Audrey Ash
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it for potlucks and family gatherings and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jerry De Leon
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I've tried many tuna noodle casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Muzamil Akram
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This tuna noodle casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially loved the crispy onion topping.