Lighter Than Moms Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

NOT YOUR MOMMA'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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This fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole certainly isn't the one Mom used to make, but is just as comforting. This is based on a recipe found in the Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook, but altered to fit what was in my pantry at the time. While not as low in points and calories, this one is still a healthy alternative to classic Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Provided by Maggie_the_spy

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups water (for cooking the pasta)
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (6 ounce) can chunk tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tomatoes, sliced
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a shallow casserole dish with nonstick spray. Cook the noodles according to package directions; drain.
While noodles cook, spray a large Wok-style pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat. Saute onions and celery for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, cabbage, and green onions; cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in soup, tuna, milk, parsley, and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in noodles. Transfer to casserole dish.
Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake or 15 minutes. Top with tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 863.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8, Protein 18.5

CHEF JOHN'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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I consider this the king of comfort food casseroles. What I love about this recipe, other than that it is simple and easy, is that it doesn't require the traditional can of cream of mushroom soup--but it still has the same amount of creamy, decadent goodness that every casserole should. Serve this with a green salad on the side.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced yellow onion
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups cold milk
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) package dry egg noodles
2 (5.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and crumbled, or to taste
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup plain bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until it starts to soften up and turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed.
Pour in cold milk and whisk for 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from heat, whisk in Cheddar cheese, and reserve until needed.
Fill a large pot with water and remaining salt and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles for 5 minutes. Drain well and add to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the reserved sauce, followed by tuna, peas, cayenne, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a spatula until evenly combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil together in a small bowl until combined and resembling wet sand. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 808.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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