Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole Recipe

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This thick, gooey Spinach Tuna Casserole from Karla Hamrick of Wapakoneta, Ohio was a family favorite for years.

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Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 40 65

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (6 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken stuffing mix
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice; set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream mixture. Add the spinach, stuffing mix, bread crumbs and tuna.
Drain noodles and place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tuna mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 346 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 734 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Spinach Tuna Casserole in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p9