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Cheesy Tuna Casserole

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SERVES: 8

SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup

COOK TIME: 35 Min

Enjoy a comforting family-favorite with our recipe for Cheesy Tuna Casserole. We even snuck in some good-for-ya veggies to make this tuna casserole healthier. Even those picky eaters will gobble it right up!

What You'll Need

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
8 ounces whole grain rotini or other favorite shape pasta
1 (14-3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat, low sodium cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat white Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (5-ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained well
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

What to Do

Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook 8 minutes. Stir in pasta and continue to cook 7 to 8 minutes, or until both are tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, combine soup, milk, cheese, onion powder, and black pepper; mix well and heat over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients along with cooked pasta and continue to cook 5 minutes, or until hot.
Preheat oven to broil. Pour mixture into casserole dish and place under broiler 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 280
Calories from Fat 54
Total Fat 6.0g 9 %
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 23g 46 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 439mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Sugars 5.9g 0 %

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britathrt 2083188

Oct 18, 2016

I am really lazy...I serve it straight from the pot...no broiling....YUMMM!!

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jlf3563 6982455

Jul 10, 2016

This is VERY easy to make, but I personally think it needs 2 cups pasta. This came out runny, albeit TASTY! The extra pasta would hold the liquid better and make it more casserole-y. It IS a very good recipe otherwise.