CRISPY-ON-THE-TOP TUNA AND GREEN PEA CASSEROLE (ROCCO DISPIRITO)
This recipe is based on one of Rocco Dispirito's from his book, Now Eat This! Diet. He says in its intro, "Who grew up eating tuna casserole? Raise your hands. That's just about everybody. Okay, this is not your mother's tuna casserole...nor does it use Tuna Helper. But it does taste just as wonderful - without losing any of its comfort-food flavor. I've wowed it up a bit with Dijon mustard, and I used whole wheat panko bread crumbs for that traditional crunchy topping. If you can't find these particular bread crumbs, you can always toast leftover whole wheat bread and break it into crumbs with a rolling pin." I made this the other night with French's French Fried Onions because I was out of panko bread crumbs. We loved this dish and it has become a new staple dish for us. Per serving: 351 calories, 10g fat (5g sat / 1g mono / 0.5g poly), 64mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 36g protein. This calculates to 9 WeightWatchers Points Plus value. He says you can save 31 calories per serving by omitting the peas. Before his update, the classic tuna casserole has 28 fat grams and 826 calories - thank you, Rocco! :)
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare an 8x8x2-inch baking dish by spraying with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain.
- In medium bowl combine sour cream, yogurt, mustard, and cheese. Mix in the cooked noodles, tuna, and peas until the pasta is coated with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle panko over the top.
- Bake 10 minutes or until rotini is hot throughout.
- Serve immediately.
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[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. I usually serve it with a side of rice or pasta.
Rose Stiner
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna casserole, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! This casserole was amazing. The crispy onion topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Household Kennel
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I loved the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. I served it with a side of green salad and it was a perfect meal.
Dodo Lolo
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the green peas, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Atiqullah Azizi
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The crispy onion topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Kulumba Dan
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy and the tuna was a bit dry. I think it could have used more vegetables to lighten it up. I would recommend experimenting with different ingredients to find a combination that yo
Suren Rai
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of tuna casserole, and this recipe did not disappoint! The casserole was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the crispy onion topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Rabia asim
[email protected]This casserole was a disaster! The sauce was too thin and the tuna was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think it could have used more flavor. I would recommend experimenting with different seasonings and ingredients to find a combination that you like.
jam faraz5 ahmad
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also found that the tuna was a bit dry. I would recommend adding more moisture to the casserole, such as a can of cream of mushroom soup.
Ateeq Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna casserole, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! This casserole was amazing. The crispy onion topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Hame Khan
[email protected]This is my new favorite tuna casserole recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the crispy onion topping and the creamy sauce. I usually serve it with a side of rice or pasta.
Paul Lindsey
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the green peas, which added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Purna Basnet
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The casserole was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked just right. I served it with a side of green salad and it was a hit with my family.
Wahid Jan
[email protected]This tuna casserole was surprisingly good! I was skeptical at first, as I'm not a huge fan of canned tuna. But the crispy onion topping really made the dish. It added a nice crunch and flavor that balanced out the tuna. I would definitely make this a