skillet tuna noodle casserole

Name: Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) whole-wheat or regular egg noodles; 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 8 ounce(s) mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine; 6 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) non-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper; 12 ounce(s) canned chunk light tuna, drained; 1 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup(s) finely grated Parmesan-cheese, divided; 1/2 cup(s) coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (I used Panko crumbs)

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47 Pinches

Robin Blue

Brookings, OR

Updated on Jan 14, 2010

A healthy version of a popular tuna casserole. Instead of using canned soup and whole milk, which means high fat and sodium.

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prep time 40 Min

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yield 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each.

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat or regular egg noodles
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups non-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 ounces canned chunk light tuna, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup finely grated Parmesan-cheese, divided
1/2 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (I used Panko crumbs)

How To Make skillet tuna noodle casserole

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions, Drain and rinse. 2. Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. 3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir to coat. Add milk and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in tuna, peas and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until evenly incorporated. Then, stir in the noodles (the pan will be very full). Remove from the heat. 4. Sprinkle the casserole with breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Broil until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through step 3, spoon into an 8-inch-square glass baking dish, cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese (step 4) and bake, covered @350 degrees for 50 minutes. Uncover and cook until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.
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