Best Tuna Broccoli And Pasta Bake Recipes

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TUNA, BROCCOLI AND PASTA BAKE



Tuna, Broccoli and Pasta Bake image

a wholesome comforting food, which can be served hot during the winter and cooler in the summer as a creamy salad-type dish if you like! You can also add sweetcorn, peas, carrots and most other vegetables to it!

Provided by wanderlust

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

200 g pasta, twists
150 g broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
300 g canned tuna in brine, drained
50 g margarine
50 g whole wheat flour
1 pint 1% low-fat milk
75 g cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon English mustard
fresh ground black pepper
25 g whole wheat breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/400F/ gas mark 6.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes, add the broccoli and cook for another 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
  • Flake tuna into an ovenproof dish.
  • Blend margarine, flour and milk, bring to boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and add half the cheese, mustard powder, and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon pasta and broccoli over the time and cover with the sauce.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with the remaining cheese and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 569.4, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 40.1

BROCCOLI TUNA CASSEROLE



Broccoli Tuna Casserole image

When I was in the Navy, a co-worker's wife shared this recipe with me. I've tweaked it over the years, but it still brings back memories of my "family" away from home. -Yvonne Cook, Haskins, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups fat-free milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 pouches (6.4 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk and seasonings until smooth; stir into pan. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese until melted; stir in broccoli and tuna., Spoon over noodles; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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