Easy Lightened Up Tuna Casserole

Name: Easy Lightened Up Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz. wide egg noodles or whole grain egg noddles, uncooked; 3 Tbsp light butter- I use Land O'Lakes light butter made with canola oil; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 cups unsweetened almond or skim milk; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 ( 5 oz.) cans water packed chunk tuna, drained; 1 cup frozen peas thawed; 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp regular or smoked paprika; 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 Tbsp light butter, melted

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This Easy Lightened Up Tuna Casserole will become one of your favorite casserole recipes! A healthier version of the American classic tuna casserole-egg noodles tossed in a homemade cream sauce, onions, celery, peas, and tuna, then topped with buttery seasoned breadcrumbs. It's easy to make and makes for a tasty family meal. Author: thepounddropper.com

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:39:24 GMT