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Healthified Tuna-Pasta Casserole

Healthified Tuna-Pasta Casserole
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What is “Healthified”?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

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75% less sat fat • 67% less fat • 45% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. An all-time classic gets slimmed down, and besides great taste, the bonus is less fat and fewer calories per serving! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr
makes:8 servings (1 cup each)
2 1/2cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini or penne pasta (8 oz)
2teaspoons olive or canola oil
1medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1package (8 oz) fresh mushrooms, chopped
2teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 45% less sodium
1container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
2oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2teaspoon pepper
2cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/2cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12stone-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.
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.
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.
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.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 330mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g); Protein 21g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Not a family recipe
I don't like leaving a bad review, but this recipe was not very yummy. I subbed out the green peppers for all red, because I hate the taste of cooked green peppers. While I'm glad I did this, the taste was still too funky for small children. My husband and I weren't even crazy for it (mushrooms in here weren't good either :(, and I like mushrooms) and for the reaction I received with the amount of prep that I put into it, I won't be keeping this recipe :(.
Posted at 4:49 PM on January 23 2012 by Lhiss
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Creamy, dreamy, delicious!
This was so delicious. It tasted decadent without being bad for you. I loved the addition of the peppers, I'd never had tuna casserole with peppers but it really adds to the flavor. I just wish the serving size was bigger.
Posted at 5:45 PM on December 9 2011 by trooworld
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Posted at 11:33 AM on November 23 2011 by kapopovi
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Posted at 11:33 AM on November 23 2011 by
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Love it
This is wonderful. I made it for my husband and my Dad and I thought they were going to eat the whole casserole in one sitting!
Posted at 11:33 AM on November 23 2011 by Amberleaross
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WOW!
WOW! This was absolutely delicious! I used a little bit of bread crumbs to top it off instead of the crackers, but I imagine it would be amazing either way! My "I refuse to eat healthy" boyfriend and I both really enjoyed this!
Posted at 5:25 PM on October 14 2011 by Powerhouse6303
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amazing!
Great recipe!!! Tastes amazing...thinking of adding peas and more garlic next time.
Posted at 9:54 AM on October 19 2010 by
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Delicious!!
Made this recipe exactly as written and it was great!! Even my husband, who does not always appreciate eating healthy, loved it. This is a keeper!!
Posted at 2:44 PM on April 20 2010 by
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Big dinner hit
My kids and I love fish, so this casserole was a perfect fit for us. Very good.
Posted at 2:56 PM on December 14 2009 by tabtaylor2007
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My daughter Daphne is a very picky eater but one of her favorites is tuna. I tried this recipe and she really loved it! I added broccoli and left out the mushrooms and it was delish! My husband and my little one decided to taste it and ended up eating a plate...It is also very satisfying!
Posted at 2:57 PM on May 8 2009 by
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Pleasant Surprise!
I am NOT a big fan of peppers so I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe. However, after trying it I can say it is one of my new favorites. My husband and 3 year old also enjoyed it alot and asked for seconds. Tastes great as leftovers too. I am VERY happy that I left my "comfort zone" and tried something different!
Posted at 10:28 AM on March 2 2009 by zjsmommy
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Delish!
Much better than any of the other tuna casseroles I have made. And healthier too! I will definitely make again, and probably add more veggies.
Posted at 9:35 AM on February 27 2009 by JJS
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FANTASTIC
I just cooked this recipe this evening and I thought that it was really good. I normally cook tuna casserole with fresh tuna but in this one you couldn't tell the difference between fresh and canned. My family thought that it was delicous and that says a lot because it is hard to get them to eat healthy.
Posted at 1:59 PM on January 27 2009 by mcollazo
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Tuna-pasta casserole
This was easy to make, and we loved it. Will make again.
Posted at 11:10 AM on December 15 2008 by
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Tuna-Pasta casserole
This recipe is great - my family loved it(even my very picky teenager!)I added some dill and fresh lemon juice to it as well for extra flavor.
Posted at 9:36 AM on September 12 2008 by SandraH
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FANTASTIC
I just cooked this recipe this evening and I thought that it was really good. I normally cook tuna casserole with fresh tuna but in this one you couldn't tell the difference between fresh and canned. My family thought that it was delicous and that says a lot because it is hard to get them to eat healthy.
Posted at 9:53 AM on August 14 2008 by mcollazo
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Great Weeknight Family Dinner
This is a great recipe. It's pretty easy to prepare, and it's something different from chicken or beef, which can get pretty boring after a while. The second time I made this, I added peas, more garlic and pepper, and some sea salt. It's good both ways, my family and I preferred the second way much better though. Thank you!
Posted at 12:57 PM on May 5 2008 by MichelleEllyn
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