LIGHT-BUT-HEARTY TUNA CASSEROLE

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My boyfriend grew up loving his mother's tuna casserole and says he can't even tell that this one is light! We have it at least once a month. I usually serve it with a salad, but it has enough veggies to stand on its own. -Heidi Carofano, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in the mushrooms, tuna and red pepper. Drain noodles; add to soup mixture and stir until blended. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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