(2 6 oz. cans) solid white tuna packed in water,
drained
(1/4 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
(1 cup) french fried onions, such as French's
Servings
6
Dinner
Tuna Noodle Casserole
A delicious, classic casserole of white tuna, spaghetti noodles and peas in a thick white sauce.
Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 40 minutes
Instructions
1Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8 in. square baking dish with cooking spray.
2Fill a large pot with 2 quarts cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to package. Drain, set aside in a large bowl.
3Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add onion, mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper.
4Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add peas and garlic, cook another 2 minutes.
5In a small bowl, combine milk and flour. Add to skillet, decrease heat to medium and cook 4-5 minutes, or until thickened.
6Pour over spaghetti, add tuna and parsley. Toss, pour into greased baking dish. Top with fried onions.
7Cover and bake 15 minutes, then another 5 minutes uncovered. Cool 10 minutes and serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 367
Total Fat 9.4 g
Total Carbohydrate 45 g
Protein 24.9 g
Cholesterol -- mg
Sodium 438 mg
Fiber 3.3 g
Additional Information
Recipe Category: Dinner
Recipe Subcategory: Casseroles
Recipe Ethnicity: N/A
Dietetic Info:
Glycemic Index:
Gluten Free: No
Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Fish, Dairy
NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.