Light But Hearty Tuna Casserole Recipes

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HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE



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This isn't your Grandma's tuna casserole, but it is sure to please everybody in the family.

Provided by Ann L

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, tuna, celery, and green onion. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles, followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 363.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

LIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This recipe updates an old classic by using low-fat products. It's a rich, creamy casserole that will satisfy the whole family.-Sharen Oglesby, Anderson, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup Cream Soup Mix
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) egg substitute
1 cup cooked noodles
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Cream Soup Mix as directed for a condensed cream soup substitute. Saute celery and onion in oil until celery is tender. Place in a large bowl; add next six ingredients. Mix well. , Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Hearty Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chunk style tuna
3 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 smalll zucchini, scrubbed, sliced
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain and flake the tuna. Set aside.
  • Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in hot water.
  • Combine noodles with tuna, celery, and green onions.
  • Blend in sour cream, mustard, mayonnaise, thyme and salt.
  • Spoon half the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with half the zucchini. Repeat the layers.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 405.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.2

LIGHT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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My daughters enjoy tuna noodle casserole, but not the calories, so here is a version that is more diet friendly.

Provided by Likkel

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked
6 ounces canned tuna, drained
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup pimientos, chopped or 1/4 cup red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup nonfat milk
4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté onions, celery and peppers until onions are transparent.
  • Add all of the ingredients (except the noodles and parmesan) and heat over medium until the cheddar melts.
  • Add the noodles, mix well, and turn into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and an equal amount of dried bread crumbs, if you would like. Bake at 425 F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 47.3, Sodium 758.8, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 20.6

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