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Oven-baked Tuna Casserole

Name: Oven-baked Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 oz uncooked pasta (I used bow-tie pasta.); 0.5 large water salted with 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons Butter; 0.25 cup Flour; 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese; 1.5 cups milk (I use skim milk) for cheese sauce; 0.25 teaspoon Salt; 1 can chunk light tuna in water; 1 cup milk (while blending casserole together); 0.5 cup frozen green peas; cooking spray

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Here is how to make Baked Tuna Casserole recipe. It is creamy and crusty and full of wonderful Parmesan cheese--the best tuna casserole around!

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	6 oz uncooked pasta; (I used bow-tie pasta.)
	0.5 large water; salted with 1 tablespoon salt
	2 tablespoons Butter
	0.25 cup Flour
	1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
	1.5 cups milk; (I use skim milk) for cheese sauce
	0.25 teaspoon Salt
	1 can chunk light tuna in water
	1 cup milk; (while blending casserole together)
	0.5 cup frozen green peas
	cooking spray

Original recipe makes 4

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Preparation

Fill a medium to large pot one-half full of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring the water to a full boil. Add the 12 oz. of pasta, and bring to a boil. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until al dente (chewy--not mushy). While the pasta is cooking, prepare your casserole cheese sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan on the stove. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup flour an stir vigorously, until the two are blended into a roux. Add 12 oz. (1 1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups milk (I use skim milk), and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Now cook and stir continuously for a minute or two, and then occasionally. The sauce should be thick and smooth about the same time that the pasta is cooked. Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink and place the pasta back in the pot. Stir in 1 additional cup milk, (2) 6 oz. cans chunk light tuna, drained, and 1/2 cup frozen green peas. Mix thoroughly. transfer the mixture into an large oven-proof dish, which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Serve to your grateful guests! This recipe makes a large casserole, so it is very economical; also, your kids will love it, because it is a variation on macaroni and cheese! If you don't have a large family, you may freeze the leftovers, and avoid cooking a meal later! A real winner in every way!!!

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (306g)
Recipe Makes: 4

Calories: 548
Calories from Fat: 218 (40%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 24.3g	32 %
	Saturated Fat 14.2g	71 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 118.9mg		37 %
Sodium 974.1mg		34 %
Potassium 377.4mg		10 %
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g		11 %
	Dietary Fiber 2.5g	10 %
	Sugars, other 35g
Protein 43.4g		62 %
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Calories per serving: 548

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