Eleanor's Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Eleanor's Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked al dente; 1 cup light mayonnaise or 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 cup light sour cream or 1 cup fat free sour cream; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup nonfat milk; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon dried dill; ½ teaspoon celery seed; kosher salt; freshly cracked pepper; 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; ⅓ cup sliced green onion; ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked al dente
1 cup light mayonnaise or 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup light sour cream or 1 cup fat free sour cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon celery seed
kosher salt
freshly cracked pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup sliced green onion
¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Butter 2qt.
3
baking dish.
4
Cook noodles till slightly al dente, 4-5 min, drain.
5
Combine mayo, sour cream, parmesan cheese, milk, mustard and spices.
6
Add hot noodles to this mixture in a large bowl.
7
Add tuna, peas, red pepper and green onions, turning gently till well combined.
8
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Pour mixture into buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs if desired, and cover with tin foil.
10
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, uncovering for last 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked al dente, 1 cup light mayonnaise or 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise, 1 cup light sour cream or 1 cup fat free sour cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Eleanor's Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eleanor's Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole

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