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Tuna Pasta Casserole

Tuna Pasta Casserole

55 Ratings
55 Ratings
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image of Tuna Pasta Casserole in a skillet
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This hearty pasta dish uses pantry staples such as canned tuna and cream soup along with a few fresh veggies to make a dish full of protein and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta shells, or other pasta
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup, reduced sodium (10.75 ounces, or cream of celery, or chicken)
  • 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
  • 2 cans water packed tuna (5 ounces each)
  • shredded cheese (optional)
  • parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  3. In a large skillet or pot, cook onion and pepper in oil.
  4. Add cream soup, diced tomatoes and tuna to onion and pepper.
  5. Mix with pasta. Put in baking dish.
  6. Cook at 350 °F for 25 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Top with cheese and parsley if desired and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.

Notes

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Source:

Simple Healthy Recipes
Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 351
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 341 mg
Carbohydrates 57 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 53 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 528 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 351
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 16 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 109 mg
Cholesterol 22 mg
Carbohydrates 57 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 53 mg
Potassium 528 mg
Sodium 341 mg
Copper 357 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 54 mg
Phosphorus 213 mg
Selenium 82 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.4 mg
Vitamin C 17 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 203 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 38 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 2 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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