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Updated Jul 17, 2017
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  • 75% less sat fat • 67% less fat • 45% fewer calories than the original recipe. An all-time classic gets slimmed down, and besides great taste, the bonus is less fat and fewer calories per serving!

Tuna-Pasta Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini or penne pasta (8 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 package (8 oz) fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 45% less sodium
  • 1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
  • 2 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
  • 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 stone-ground wheat crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in soup, sour cream, cream cheese, milk and pepper until well blended. Stir in tuna, pasta and Cheddar cheese. Spoon into baking dish; spread evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition

320 Calories
11g Total Fat
19g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
470mg
20%
Potassium
530mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
5g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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