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Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Tuna Noodle Casserole
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 7 | ounces uncooked elbow macaroni |
| 2 | tablespoons margarine or butter |
| 3/4 | cup chopped onion |
| 1/2 | cup thinly sliced celery |
| 1/2 | cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 | teaspoon white pepper |
| 1‑1/2 | cups milk |
| 1 | can (6 ounces) albacore tuna in water, drained |
| 1/2 | cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided |
| Fresh dill sprigs (optional) | |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt margarine in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add celery and bell pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour, salt and white pepper over vegetables; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta, tuna and 1/4 cup cheese to skillet; stir until pasta is well coated. Pour tuna mixture into prepared dish; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1-1/2 cups casserole |
| Sodium | 1,038 mg |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Calories from Fat | 28 % |
| Calories | 424 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Milk | 1-1/2 |
| Starch | 3 |
| Meat | 2 |
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