Tuna Noodle Casserole
- 6 Servings
- 530 Calories per Serving
A home-style favorite gets a yoghurt makeover.
Ingredient List
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 pouches (7 oz each) chunk tuna in water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 cups Mountain High® original plain yoghurt
- 1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Preparation
- Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add pepper, salt, oregano, and coriander. Cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle flour evenly over all the cooked vegetables. Stir to mix and cook for about 3 more minutes. Add tuna, Swiss cheese, peas, cooked macaroni, and yoghurt. Mix well.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add pepper, salt, oregano, and coriander. Cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle flour evenly over all the cooked vegetables. Stir to mix and cook for about 3 more minutes. Add tuna, Swiss cheese, peas, cooked macaroni, and yoghurt. Mix well. Pour mixture into a greased 2- quart casserole dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 530
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Soluble Fiber | 1g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 7g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 37g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 30% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 40% |
| Iron | Value not available | 20% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 15% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 35% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 50% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 35% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 130% |
| Copper | Value not available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 4,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable ½,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 3&½,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat ½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ½c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving4
