MACARONI AND TUNA CASSEROLE

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I realize there are about a thousand tuna casserole recipes on this site, but here is my version. I know the processed Kraft mac 'n cheese powder isn't the healthiest (chemicals), but it sure is cheap, and I actually like it better in tuna casserole than regular shredded cheese. I toss in a bunch of veggies, so I don't feel as guilty... ;-) The added veggies also help stretch the amount of food. I "eyeball" the amount of veggies, but the amounts listed below should be pretty close to what I use.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup frozen corn
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup skim milk (plus more, if needed, refer to Step 4 below)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2/3 cup French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni noodles, drain the water and stir in the margarine while noodles are still hot.
  • Meanwhile, sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot in olive oil over medium-high heat until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • In a greased, 2-quart casserole dish, mix the noodles and veggies together with the peas, corn, tuna, mayonnaise, milk, and cream soup. Add additional milk if mixture is too thick.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated over for 25 minutes.
  • Top with french fried onions during the last 5 or 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 548.9, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 15.8

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