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Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

This Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ULTIMATE healthy-meets-comfort-food recipe! Easy to make, delicious, and so perfect for the family. Even little ones will love this meal! Made with better-for-you ingredients and full of hidden veggies, this is a wholesome dinner recipe you'll definitely want to keep on repeat!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 469kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 Tablespoon fresh
  • 1 1/2 cups peas frozen or canned
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces egg noodles or pre-cooked pasta
  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli optional
  • 2 cups chopped kale optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, add the olive oil and diced onion.
  • Saute for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in the carrots, garlic and mushrooms. Saute an additional 5-7 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour, then add in the broth, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, peas, dijon mustard and stir.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in the noodles and drained tuna. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a 9x13 or similar sized baking dish. 
  • Whisk together the parmesan and breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top.
  • Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to let the top brown (or simply broil for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye so it doesn’t burn).
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 2Cups | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6253IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 3mg