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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

Add some healthy fish to your family meal with this classic dinner dish.

Ingredients

2 tbsp Butter

1 cup Thinly sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup Finely chopped green onions

2 tbsp White flour

2 1/2 cups Low-fat milk

1 cup Grated Cheddar cheese

2 (6 oz) cans Tuna

2 cups Cooked egg noodles

1/4 cup Parsley, minced

1/2 cup Dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Saute mushrooms and onions until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in milk. Return pan to heat and cook, stirring, until it thickens and almost reaches a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cheese; stir until melted.


Drain tuna and break into flakes. Put in large bowl and add sauce, cooked noodles, parsley. Stir together and pour into greased baking dish. Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 375 until browned on top, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes

Serve your favorite green vegetables and/or a spinach salad with this dish. Crusty rolls and butter add some crunch.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 453
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Protein: 34 g
Calcium: 580 mg
Sodium: 561 mg
Iron: 8.5 mg
Fiber: 12 g