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Classic Tuna Casserole

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 1/4cup

Reel in more fiber and unique seasonings with this updated comfort food. Children will take the bait and eat fish without complaint.

Name: Amount:
Canola oil cooking spray
dry whole-grain rotini 1.50 cups
matchstick carrots or 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced and cut into 2-inch-long 0.50 cup
strips
frozen green peas, thawed 0.50 cup
(2.6 oz) vacuum-sealed chunk light tuna, flaked 1 pouch
finely chopped whole green onions, divided 0.50 cup
(10.75 oz) 98% fat-free cream of chicken or mushroom soup 1 can
canola mayonnaise 0.33 cup
fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp
curry powder 0.50 tsp
salt 0.13 tsp
panko bread crumbs 0.50 cup
1:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 11x7-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray.

 2:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding carrots or bell pepper during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well; place in the prepared baking pan. Top with peas and tuna, sprinkled evenly over all, and 1/3 cup green onions.

 3:

Stir together soup, canola mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Spread over onions in baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 285
Calories from Fat 80
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 760mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 40g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 4g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 2 1/2 Starch 1 Lean Meat 1 Fat
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