We've cut the calories, fat, and saturated fat with this healthified version of a classic dish. Serve up this lighter fare to your delight.
Regular pasta >
multigrain or whole-grain pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil >
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
Condensed cream of mushroom soup >
condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 45% less sodium
Sour cream >
reduced-fat sour cream
8 oz cream cheese >
2oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
Added 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
Added 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese >
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
round buttery crackers >
stone-ground wheat crackers
1 tablespoon butter >
no butter
Nutritional Highlights
590 (before)
320 (after)
34 g (before)
11 g (after)
18 g (before)
4 1/2 g (after)
20 min |
1 hr |
8 servings (1 cup each) |
2 1/2 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini or penne pasta (8 oz)
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package (8 oz) fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 45% less sodium
1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
2 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 stone-ground wheat crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
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2
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
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3
Stir in soup, sour cream, cream cheese, milk and pepper until well blended. Stir in tuna, pasta and Cheddar cheese. Spoon into baking dish; spread evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and crushed crackers.
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4
Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase fat-free (skim) milk to 1 cup.
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Nutritional Information
1 serving (1 cup each):
Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 470mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g); Protein 22g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15%
Exchanges
1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Low-Fat Milk, 1 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices
2
