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Tuna-Pasta Casserole

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Jul 17, 2017
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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)

Steps

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

Nutrition Information

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.

More About This Recipe

  • 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!
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