LIGHTER THAN MOM'S TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE

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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fish     Pasta     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Cream Cheese     Tuna     Pea     Winter     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons Neufchâtel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese)
1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, undrained
1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna packed in water, undrained
1 cup frozen petite peas, unthawed
8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1/2 cup crushed baked potato chips (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Whisk wine and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add milk to flour, whisking until smooth. Add broth and thyme and whisk over medium heat until liquid thickens and boils, about 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until liquid boils and is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add Neufch‰tel cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in both cans of tuna with their liquid and frozen peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to pot.
  • Add tuna mixture to pasta; stir to blend well. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake until top is golden and sauce bubbles around edges of dish, about 25 minutes.

Omar Rojas
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I love that this recipe is healthier than the traditional tuna noodle casserole. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Amar Thapa Magar
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This is the best tuna noodle casserole recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Matthew Givens
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I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Asiimwe Fortunate
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Althaf Ahamed
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors are well-balanced and the dish is very comforting.


ABDULA RIFAY
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Muhammad Soban
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I added some chopped celery and onion to my casserole for extra flavor.


bhesh shrestha
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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of cream of mushroom soup. It makes the casserole lighter and healthier.


JAMES MAGOTHE
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This recipe is easy to follow and the dish comes together quickly. It's a great weeknight meal option.


Yaakovah Hansen
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I made this casserole last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best tuna noodle casserole they've ever had.


Mark Boggan
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This tuna noodle casserole is a lighter, healthier version of the classic dish. It's packed with flavor and is a great way to use up leftover tuna.


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