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Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole

<p>Classic, comforting tuna noodle casserole lightened up a bit. Use the One A Month Mom recipe for Cream of Something soup recipe and you will feel much better about eating this casserole dish on a chilly fall day.</p>
8 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Elbows, Whole Wheat
  • 2 cups dice Mushrooms
  • 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 5 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 3 cups Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth/Stock, Low Sodium
  • 20 ounces drain Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Peas, Frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ginger, Ground
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
  • 433 Calories
  • 10g Total Fat
  • 2g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 36mg Cholesterol
  • 986mg Sodium
  • 57g Total Carb
  • 7g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 34g Protein
  • 9 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute the mushrooms, onion, and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, tuna, peas, ginger, and pepper. Heat through.
  5. Drain water off cooked pasta.
  6. Add cooked macaroni to pan and mix.
  7. Place mixture in a greased baking pan.
  8. Top with bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake casserole at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute the mushrooms, onion, and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, tuna, peas, ginger, and pepper. Heat through.
  5. Drain water off cooked pasta.
  6. Add cooked macaroni to pan and mix.
  7. Divide mixture among indicated number of greased 8 x 8 baking dishes.
  8. Top with bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover tightly with foil and affix label, freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Bake covered at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until heated through.

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