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Hearty Italian Tuna Noodle Casserole

Hearty Italian Tuna Noodle Casserole

Calories
499

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. dry egg noodles, cooked and drained (don’t overcook)
  • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large Portobello mushroom, diced
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 cans (5 oz.) albacore white tuna in water, drained
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (fresh preferred)
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers with liquid (from jar)

TOPPING:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • ½ cup Panko or dried bread crumbs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (fresh preferred)
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Make topping: melt butter and add to other topping ingredients. Stir until moistened and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan sauté onion & garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add mushroom and cook another 1-2 minutes; stirring frequently.
  3. Slowly add flour to saucepan and stir until all flour is well incorporated (no lumps). Slowly add 2 cups of milk; whisking well after each addition. Add dry mustard, salt, pepper, tuna, roasted red pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Pour into “sprayed” medium casserole dish. Bake at 375* for 20 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle on topping and bake another 5 minutes. Serves 6.
Nutrition

Nutrition per serving: 499 calories, 52 grams carbohydrate, 30 gm protein, and 19 grams fat

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