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Tuna Casserole

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe

Enjoy this cheesy tuna casserole for lunch, dinner, or bring it to your next BBQ!

Name: Amount:
lb whole wheat penne pasta 0.50
margarine 1 Tbsp
all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp
nonfat milk 1 cup
pepper 0.50 tsp
Parmesan cheese 1 oz
6-oz can water-packed white albacore tuna, drained 1
paprika 1 tsp
1:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

 2:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain water.

 3:

Combine margarine and flour to make a roux. Cook in a medium saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.

 4:

To roux, add milk, pepper, and cheese. Cook for 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth.

 5:

Combine pasta, tuna, and sauce in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with paprika, and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 345
Calories from Fat 55
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 295mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 50g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 5g
Protein 21g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 3 Starch 2 Lean Meat 1/2 Fat
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