By Terri Thorne
America Heart Association - Tuna Noodle Casserole
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:45min
Updated at: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:11:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories324.8 kcal (16%)
Total Fat7.7 g (11%)
Carbs40 g (15%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein23.1 g (46%)
Sodium329.3 mg (16%)
Fiber2.4 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
8 oznoodles
1 teaspoonolive oil
1onion
small
1garlic clove
minced
2 canstuna
drained
⅓ cupgreen pepper
finely chopped
½ cupcarrots
finely chopped
¼ cupfresh parsley
finely chopped
¼ teaspoonpaprika
½ cuplow fat sour cream
1 cuplow fat cottage cheese
½ cupplain nonfat yogurt
½ cupbread crumbs
toasted
¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Cook noodles according to directions on the package omitting salt. Rinse and drain.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
Step 3
In a non-stick skillet heat oil over medium high heat saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent for about 2 to 3 minutes frequently.
Step 4
In a large bowl combine sauteed onion and garlic with tuna, green pepper, carrots, parsley and paprika and set aside.
Step 5
In a small bowl blend together sour cream, cottage cheese and yogurt. Add to tuna mixture along with noodles. Pour into a 9x11x12-in casserole pan. Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle on top lightly.
Step 6
Bake 30 to 45 minutes until the top is lightly browned.