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Tuna-Pasta Casserole

Tuna-Pasta Casserole
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Healthify this casserole favorite and keep the surprises in the kitchen.
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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

Calories
590  (before)

320  (after)
Total Fat
34 g (before)

11 g (after)
Saturated Fat
18 g (before)

4 1/2 g (after)
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr
makes: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.
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 (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