Light-But-Hearty Tuna Casserole Recipe

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“My boyfriend grew up loving his mother's tuna casserole and says he can't tell at all that this one is light! We have it at least once a month. I usually serve it with a salad, but it has enough veggies to stand on its own.” Heidi Carofano - Brooklyn, New York

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Light-But-Hearty Tuna Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in the tuna, mushrooms and red pepper. Drain noodles; add to soup mixture and stir until blended. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 322 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 843 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Light-But-Hearty Tuna Casserole in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009, p37

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by MarandaSmith

Tried this recipe last night. It was very good. I used peas, fresh mushrooms and whole wheat spiral noodles instead of the yolk-free. The roasted peppers added a nice kick to the traditional tuna casserole recipes I've tried. I served it with whole jalapeños and a Spring Salad with strawberries and balsamic vinegarete. Next time I think I will omit the mayo, but otherwise we really enjoyed this recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by bdcmpnie

Very tasty..everyone loved it

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by lpeters86

This recipe has a wonderful blend of flavor. You can tell it is lighter, but the various spices and the crumb-topping replace any chance of a bland flavor. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by kkdreessen

I added onion to this recipe and it was outstanding. Kids even loved it!

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by vickyfoland

This was awesome. I will make it again. I also added some cheddar cheese and I added frozen peas instead of red pepper. My husband loved it too.

Vicky

Reviewed on May. 13, 2009 by dusarahbear

This was very good except for next time I will leave out the mushrooms and add a mix of different vegetables. I will also be adding cheddar cheese.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by bday

I love this recipe. Even my very picky 6-yr old loved it (except the breading which I'll leave off on half of it next time). Easy and a nice variation from regular tuna casserole.

 
 

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