Best Whole Wheat Casserolls Recipes

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TUNA CASSEROLE WITH WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA



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Make and share this Tuna Casserole With Whole-Wheat Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L.A. Man

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces of whole-wheat pasta shells (or the pasta of your choice but try to get whole-wheat)
3 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna, packed in water
1 1/4 cups fresh peas (frozen are also okay but fresh peas are much better)
8 ounces fresh sliced cremini mushrooms (also called Baby Bellas)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise (It's usually called Olive Oil Mayo)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons dried herbes de provence
3 tablespoons minced garlic (garlic powder will also suffice if that's all you have)
1 tablespoon mccormick crushed chipotle pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the other ingredients and then stir in the pasta.
  • Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish (9 x 12 inches) and then spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 3076.5, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 48.7

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.-Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SKINNY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This skinny chicken casserole uses whole wheat pasta and low-fat ingredients.

Provided by Danielle Virnelson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 ½ cups whole wheat rigatoni
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized pieces
½ cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a medium-sized casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix mayonnaise, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl. Add 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Mix in cooked pasta and chicken, making sure everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and replace in the oven. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before dishing out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 615.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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