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Tuna Noodle Casserole
Yield: Makes 6 servings
When you need a quick classic meal the whole family will love, this time-honored casserole is just perfect!
Ingredients:
6
ounces uncooked noodles (about 4 cups)

1
tablespoon margarine

8
ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

1
small onion, chopped

1
cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
cup fat-free (skim) milk

1/4
cup all-purpose flour

1
can (12 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained

1
cup frozen peas

1
jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained

1/2
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; cover. Set aside.

2.
Meanwhile, melt margarine in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

3.
Using wire whisk, blend chicken broth, milk and flour in small bowl. Stir into mushroom mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tuna, peas, pimientos, thyme, salt and pepper. Add noodles; mix thoroughly. (Casserole can be served at this point.)

4.
Spray shallow 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Spread noodle mixture evenly into prepared casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cup casserole
Sodium 585 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 33 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 11 %
Calories 254
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 2
Starch 2


This recipe appears in: Fish

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