Name: Oodles of Noodles Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: Cooking Spray; 5 ounces (3 1/4 cups) dried no-yolk extra-wide noodles (whole-grain); 1 (1/2 cup) large rib oc celery chopped; 2 tablespoons Onion finely chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 large red bell pepper chopped; 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese shredded; 1 6-oz can-low sodium chunk light tuna in water well drained and flaked; 3/4 cup Frozen Peas partially thawed; 2 tablespoons Almonds sliced; 1 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded or grated

by debbilemaywest

American Heart Association - Healthy Family Meals - 150 Recipes Everyone Will Love

Updated with ingredients to please health-conscious parents, this classic has all the elements that make it such a hit with kids: creamy cheese sauce, mild tuna, big noodles, and a crunchy topping.

305 Calories; 5.0 g Fat; 21 mg Cholesterol; 294 mg Sodium; 38 g Carbs; 8 g Sugar; 29 g Protein 1 Serving = 1 1/4 Cups

INGREDIENTS

Cooking Spray
5 ounces (3 1/4 cups) dried no-yolk extra-wide noodles (whole-grain)
1 (1/2 cup) large rib oc celery ; chopped
2 tablespoons Onion ; finely chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/4 large red bell pepper ; chopped
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese ; shredded
1 6-oz can-low sodium chunk light tuna in water ; well drained and flaked
3/4 cup Frozen Peas ; partially thawed
2 tablespoons Almonds ; sliced
1 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ; shredded or grated

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole dish with cooking spray.

Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir together the celery, onion, and water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.

Stir in the bell pepper. Cook, covered, for 1 minute.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, and pepper. Pour into the celery mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir in the Cheddar. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 minute, or until the Cheddar is melted, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

Stir in the tuna and peas. Add the cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Spoon into the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the almonds and Parmesan.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

NOTES

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Oodles of Noodles Tuna Casserole

Cooking Spray 
5 ounces (3 1/4 cups) dried no-yolk extra-wide noodles (whole-grain) 
1 (1/2 cup) large rib oc celery chopped
2 tablespoons Onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons water 
1/4  large red bell pepper chopped
1 1/4  cups fat-free milk 
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 
1/4 teaspoon Pepper 
1 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese shredded
1 6-oz can-low sodium chunk light tuna in water well drained and flaked
3/4  cup Frozen Peas partially thawed
2 tablespoons Almonds sliced
1 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded or grated

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole dish with cooking spray.

Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir together the celery, onion, and water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.

Stir in the bell pepper. Cook, covered, for 1 minute.

Stir in the tuna and peas. Add the cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Spoon into the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the almonds and Parmesan.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (399g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 439
Calories from Fat: 206 (47%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 22.9g	30 %
	Saturated Fat 13g	65 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 79.4mg		24 %
Sodium 499.8mg		17 %
Potassium 888.6mg		23 %
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g		10 %
	Dietary Fiber 2g	8 %
	Sugars, other 30.7g
Protein 26.6g		38 %
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