De-Lightful Tuna Casserole

Name: De-Lightful Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 3 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup crushed cornflakes

This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family's craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
3 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed cornflakes

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mushrooms, cheese, milk, tuna, pimientos, onion, mustard and salt. Drain macaroni; add to tuna mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole before topping with cornflakes; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Top casserole with cornflakes and bake as directed; increase time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as De-Lightful Tuna Casserole in Light & Tasty October/November 2007

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KatyDid2010

Jul 30, 2019

Whole family loved it including the littles.
redgirl4634

Mar 27, 2018

This was pretty good, got good reviews from my picky husband and my 5 year old. I salted the pasta water and added a few extra spices like garlic and onion powder so it was not bland for me. I also threw in some thawed frozen corn I had leftover from a soup recipe and topped it with crushed black pepper triscuits because I didn't have corn flakes.
cimgraph

Jan 15, 2015

Creamy and satisfying recipe. Only two things I did differently were I substituted chopped sun dried tomatoes instead of pimentos since it was what I had on hand and added a half cup of chopped broccoli to mixture. We had not made this in ages, and we liked this a lot.
jtermont

Dec 13, 2014

I liked this recipe for tuna casserole. I substituted 4oz can sliced mushrooms for the fresh mushrooms just to save some time. It was still very good! I will likely make this recipe again!
ebourn

Oct 9, 2014

Bland. Didn't like it at all.
scubacas

Sep 14, 2013

I've been searching for the perfect tuna noodle casserole...this wasn't perfect...I'm still looking...but overall this was pretty good and until I find the perfection I am looking for I would probably make this again
ladyinred8473

May 8, 2013

Didn't have corn flakes, so put French fried onion rings on top-delicious!
chelseaspiegel

Jan 26, 2013

This dish was fabulous! I'm not a fan of mushrooms so I added celery instead. It gave a nice touch to the recipe with a slight crunch. I also added onion powder as opposed to dried onion flakes. Maybe that gave it a bit more flavor? I will definitely be making this on a regular basis. Easy and delicious!
LMA66

Sep 10, 2012

A must try! I read the reviews before doing this recipe and a couple of reviews negative. Hesitant I went ahead and tried this recipe and what a hit! My husband (who doesn't like things healthy) loved this dinner. Very closed to the taste of the original recipe. I will make this again.
elmasquemas

Aug 14, 2012

Light, super easy to make, and yummy. Pack it for lunch to work or serve at dinner for your loved ones. This is not fine cuisine, but a comfy, quick, yummy dish. Loved it!!