Reduced Fat Dijon Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes

WE LIGHTENED UP THE CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook noodles according to package instructions until very al dente, omitting salt and fat. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium. Add mushrooms; cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 4 more minutes. Add thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add butter; stir to melt. Whisk in flour; cook until roux is golden, about 1 minute. Whisking constantly, add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; whisk in milk, tomato paste, mustard, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Return to a simmer; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture into bowl with noodles. Stir in tuna and dill.
• Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer tuna mixture to baking dish; top with cheese. Bake at 375°F until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with dill.

LOW FAT TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F degrees.
• Cook noodles, drain and set aside.
• While the noodles are cooking in a skillet melt half the margarine over medium heat sauté the onions and celery until tender about 7 minutes; set aside.
• In a bowl combine; cottage cheese and mayonnaise.
• Stir in noodles and celery, onions, tuna, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Salt and pepper to your taste.
• Put noodle mixture in a 1 1/4-quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with crumbs and dot with remaining margarine.
• Bake until it turns golden brown (about 25 minutes).
• Serve immediately.

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray 8x8 pan with non stick spray.
• In a bowl, mix tuna, noodles, onion, peas, soup and milk.
• Pour into pan. Make sure noodles are covered by sauce.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover & Bake for 1 hour.

REDUCED FAT DIJON TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• 2. Cook noodles. Omit salt. Drain. Return pot to medium heat. Add butter. Add onion and cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with flour, until a paste forms. Gradually stir in milk, cook 5 minutes (or until slightly thickened), stirring with a wisk. Stir in cream cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in noodles, peas, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and tuna. Spoon mixture into a shallow, 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes prior to serving.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and sliced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas and carrots and the mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the noodles; stir in the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tuna and reserved cooking water. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with the panko, scallion greens, celery leaves and remaining 1/4 cup cheese; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

LOW FAT TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles, drain well. Preheat oven 325. Mix all ingredients, reserve 1/2 cup cheese.Sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes. Serve hot.