Creamy Tuna Penne Casserole Recipes

CREAMY TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente, adding peas during the last minute of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, cheese, milk and salt; stir in tuna, onion and pepper. Add noodles and peas; toss to combine., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

RICH & CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
• 2. Saute onions & celery in a little butter until softened.
• 3. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, and the remainder of ingredients, except bread crumbs/crackers.
• 4. Combine pasta with tuna/soup mixture. Spoon into 9x13 pan and top with bread crumbs or Ritz crackers.
• 5. Bake for about 30 mins, or until casserole is bubbly and golden browned. Enjoy.
• 6. ** If Freezing: Leave off the bread crumbs until ready to bake.

EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an ovenproof baking dish.
• While penne is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour heavy cream over tuna and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

CREAMY TUNA-PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• .Heat oven to 450. Bring large pot of salted water to simmer. Add garlic; cook 5 minute Remove from water and chop.
• Place zucchini in fine-mesh sieve; place in simmering water and cook 2 minutes; remove. Place under cold running water to stop cooking; drain. Bring water in pot to a boil.
• In large bowl, stir together cream, cheese, anchovy paste, basil, salt and pepper. Add tuna, breaking into flaked pieces; stir in garlic and zuchinni.
• Partially cook penne in boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Add to bowl and mix well.
• Pour into 11/8 baking dish. Sprinkle with panko and drizzle with butter.
• Bake uncovered, 15 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and top is golden brown. Remove from oven.

TUNA PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, lightly spray a large broilerproof skillet with cooking spray. Add the oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Set aside.
• Preheat the broiler if using the topping.
• Put the cornstarch in a cup. Add the water, whisking to dissolve. Set aside.
• Whisk the milk, parsley, curry powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper into the onion. Cook, still over medium-high heat, for 5 minutes, or until the milk mixture is hot.
• Gently whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to gently whisk for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tuna, and pasta.
• In a small bowl, stir together the panko and margarine. Sprinkle over the casserole.
• Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the topping is browned.
• Cook's Tip on Cornstarch
• Cornstarch needs gentle treatment. Too much heat or stirring will cause a cornstarch-thickened sauce to become thin.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 254
• Total fat: 3.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
• Monounsaturated: 1.0g
• Cholesterol: 17mg
• Sodium: 212mg
• Carbohydrates: 41g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 18g
• Calcium: 162mg
• Potassium: 482mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 1/2 starch
• 1 vegetable
• 1 1/2 very lean meat
• Nutrition Information: (with optional ingredients)
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 279
• Total fat: 4.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
• Monounsaturated: 2.0g
• Cholesterol: 17mg
• Sodium: 241mg
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 18g
• Calcium: 162mg
• Potassium: 484mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 1/2 starch
• 1 vegetable
• 1 1/2 very lean meat

CREAMY TUNA AND BASIL PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to packet directions.
• Drain pasta and return to pot.
• Add sauce, tuna, cream, spinach and basil.
• Cook about 5 minutes till heated through and spinach is wilted.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve topped with parmesan.