HEALTHY TUNA CASSEROLE (LOW-FAT)

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Cooked chicken breast may be used in place of the tuna, if desired add in 1 cup low-fat grated cheddar cheese to the soup mixture, this is only optional --- for Weight Watcher's program 1 serving = 7 points :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups dry whole wheat fusilli (can use penne pasta or similar)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, water packed, well drained (can use 3 cans)
2 (10 ounce) cans fat free cream of celery soup or 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup skim milk or 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 11 x 7 or 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray (or use a casserole dish large enough to hold the mixture).
  • Boil the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add in onion and tuna; toss to combine.
  • In a saucepan heat soup with milk until smooth.
  • Stir in mushrooms mayonnaise, Mrs Dash seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper until combined; pour into the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven then sprinkle with cheddar cheese, return to oven for 2-4 minutes to melt the cheese.

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