HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE

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Here's a jazzed-up version of Mom's tuna casserole that's sure to be comfort food for the whole family! Jan Heshelman of Bloomfield, Indiana adds pizzazz to the traditional dish with mustard, sour cream, thyme and zucchini. "I found this recipe in a magazine," says Jan. "It is one of the few dishes with zucchini that my husband will eat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked yolk-free wide noodles
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded zucchini
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme and salt. , Spoon half into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. Top with tomato. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges