De-Lightful Tuna Casserole

Name: De-Lightful Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 3 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup crushed cornflakes

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family's craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
3 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed cornflakes

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mushrooms, cheese, milk, tuna, pimientos, onion, mustard and salt. Drain macaroni; add to tuna mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family's craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York

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