Modern Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Modern Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine. Wipe skillet clean.
3
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, adding reserved pasta water if needed, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.

1289

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 4 medium carrots, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Modern Tuna 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.

Modern Tuna Casserole

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