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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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This comforting casserole combines flaked white tuna with wide egg noodles in a creamy sauce enriched with mayonnaise and milk. The dish is studded with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh herbs for a savory, Mediterranean-inspired twist. It is a hearty and satisfying main course perfect for family dinners.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 727.0
Description
This comforting casserole combines flaked white tuna with wide egg noodles in a creamy sauce enriched with mayonnaise and milk. The dish is studded with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh herbs for a savory, Mediterranean-inspired twist. It is a hearty and satisfying main course perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cups Pine nuts
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Not packed in oil
  • 6 oz Dried wide egg noodles
  • 1 onion Peeled and quartered
  • 1 stalk Celery -- quartered
  • 1 green Or red bell pepper -- seeded
  • And cut into chunks
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • Crushed and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons Canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups % milk
  • 1/2 cups Low-fat mayonnaise
  • 9 oz White tuna in water -- drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Or basil
  • Fresh lemon juice -- to taste
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    Mix dry ingredients together: all-purpose flour, salt & freshly ground black pepper -- to taste.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients.
  4. 4
    Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5
    Fold in: pine nuts.
  6. 6
    Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
  7. 7
    Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Allow to cool before serving.
  9. 9
    grated gruyere cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 727.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.1g71%
Saturated Fat 12.5g63%
Cholesterol 59.7mg20%
Sodium 788.1mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g23%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g47%
Sugars 16.8g
Protein 20.9g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tuna, noodles, casserole, baked, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, cream, mayonnaise, comfort food, dinner, seafood, egg noodles
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