Tuna Casserole
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz. bow tie or rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups nonfat milk
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 3 cans (6 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot.
- 2
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg; simmer 1 minute more or until sauce has thickened.
- 3
Pour white sauce and, if desired, peas over pasta; toss well. Add tuna, Mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; toss well.
- 4
Spoon mixture into 8x8-inch pan or 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and paprika. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 8
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
Total Fat 15.7g
Saturated Fat 8.6g
Trans Fat 4.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 65g
Sodium 556g
Carbohydrates 36g
Protein 31g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Vitamin A 93g
Vitamin C 0g
Calcium 296g
Iron 2g
