Whole Wheat Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

HEALTHIER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Opting for low-fat Alfredo sauce and sour cream lightens up this weeknight-friendly tuna casserole that packs plenty of veggies alongside whole wheat pasta, keeping it hearty enough to take to your next potluck. Garnish with fresh dill.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1066.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA

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Make and share this Tuna Casserole With Whole-Wheat Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L.A. Man

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

12 ounces of whole-wheat pasta shells (or the pasta of your choice but try to get whole-wheat)
3 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna, packed in water
1 1/4 cups fresh peas (frozen are also okay but fresh peas are much better)
8 ounces fresh sliced cremini mushrooms (also called Baby Bellas)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise (It's usually called Olive Oil Mayo)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons dried herbes de provence
3 tablespoons minced garlic (garlic powder will also suffice if that's all you have)
1 tablespoon mccormick crushed chipotle pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 3076.5, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 48.7

LIGHTER THAN MOM'S TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Categories Cheese Dairy Fish Pasta Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Casserole/Gratin Cream Cheese Tuna Pea Winter Noodle Bon Appétit Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons Neufchâtel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese)
1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, undrained
1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna packed in water, undrained
1 cup frozen petite peas, unthawed
8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1/2 cup crushed baked potato chips (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Whisk wine and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add milk to flour, whisking until smooth. Add broth and thyme and whisk over medium heat until liquid thickens and boils, about 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until liquid boils and is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add Neufch‰tel cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in both cans of tuna with their liquid and frozen peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to pot.
Add tuna mixture to pasta; stir to blend well. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake until top is golden and sauce bubbles around edges of dish, about 25 minutes.