Healthier Tuna Noodle Casserole
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Serves: 6 servings (~2 cups each)
 
Ingredients
  • 12 oz uncooked whole-wheat egg noodles
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oiol
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 2½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon zest plus
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 (4-oz.) cans unsalted albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about ½ cup)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Once at a rolling boil, cook noodles until very al dente, according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 4 more minutes. Add thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add butter; stir until melted. Whisk in flour; cook until roux is golden, about 1 minute. Whisking constantly, add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; whisk in milk, tomato paste, mustard, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Return to a simmer; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture into bowl with noodles. Stir in tuna and dill.
  4. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer tuna mixture to baking dish; top with cheese. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.
Notes
Recipe from Cooking Light (link no longer available)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ~ 2 cups Calories: 439 Fat: 13.0 Saturated fat: 6.0 Carbohydrates: 55.0 Sugar: 9.0 Sodium: 640 Fiber: 7.0 Protein: 30.0
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/healthier-tuna-noodle-casserole/