Best Tuna Italiano Recipes

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TUNA ITALIANO CASSEROLE



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My family was not fond of tuna casseroles until I found this recipe. Not sure where it came from, but I've been making it for years. I think it's the cheese!

Provided by RedhairMac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 tablespoon butter (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onion (frozen ones are fine)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained
1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup chopped ripe black olives
2 tablespoons parsley (to taste)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika (to taste)
12 -16 ounces extra wide egg noodles, cooked & drained (or any kind of pasta)
French fried onion rings (another option is to use crushed potato chips)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions (I find that 12 minutes is perfect, especially when using them in a casserole where there will be additional cooking).
  • While the noodles are cooking, heat butter in medium frying pan and cook onions until tender but not brown.
  • (Butter gives the recipe more taste but a non-stick spray can be used in place of butter. I don't recommend margarine- it doesn't melt properly.).
  • Add soup, milk and cheese; heat and stir.
  • Add tuna, mushrooms, olives, parsley and lemon juice.
  • Stir well and heat through.
  • Stir 1/2 of the cooked noodles into the tuna mixture. Mix well. Add more or all of the noodles as desired (the more noodles, the thicker the casserole consistency).
  • Pour mixture into 2 qt casserole dish.
  • (If doubling the recipe, use a 9"x13" pan.).
  • Sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese and the paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • (Watch that noodles don't burn-- may need to cook only 20 minutes depending on your oven).
  • Before removing from oven, sprinkle top with onion rings and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Watch that the onion rings don't burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 919.2, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 30.7

TUNA ITALIANO



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I just happened to put together a few of my favorite things -- olives, garbanzo beans and tuna -- and it turned out to be a real hit. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by MMJM

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 white onion, diced
1 cup water
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic in oil until golden. Stir in onion and water and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the tuna with its oil, olives, beans, garlic salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer while pasta is cooking.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss pasta with tuna mixture, top with Romano and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 812.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

TUNA SALAD ITALIANO



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This protein-packed salad, with pasta, potatoes, and a bright mix of veggies, is both pretty and healthy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells (7 oz)
4 small red potatoes, cut in half, sliced
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 can (6 oz) tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding potatoes and frozen green beans during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time; cook until vegetables and pasta are tender. Drain.
  • In large bowl, gently toss cooked pasta, potatoes and green beans with oil. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Stir in tuna, tomato and onions. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Top with hard-cooked eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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