Healthier Tuna Noodle Casserole

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::50 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings::4

Yield::1 2-quart casserole

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 cups whole-grain bow-tie pasta

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms

½ cup chopped onion

⅓ cup chopped celery

⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper

⅓ cup chopped carrot

1 ½ cups light Alfredo sauce (such as Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo)

½ cup light sour cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna (water pack), drained and broken into chunks

⅓ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

4 wedges lemon wedges (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

Whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, stir together panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute whole wheat rotini pasta (5 ounces) for the bow-ties if desired.

You can use 1/2 teaspoon dried dill instead of fresh.

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