Sandy D'Amato'S Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter) Recipe

Name: Sandy D'Amato'S Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces wide egg noodles; 1 tablespoon light margarine; 1 (5 ounce) onions, diced small; 2 celery ribs, finely diced; 2 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon dry mustard (to taste); 1 1/4 cups skim milk; 1 cup half & half light cream; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 10 drops hot pepper sauce (to taste); 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 3/4 cup frozen peas and carrot; 1 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, well drained; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dill weed; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat potato chips (baked,crushed); 1/2 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded); cooking spray

Servings: persons

4 ounces wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 (5 ounce) onions, diced small
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dry mustard (to taste)
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 cup half & half light cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 drops hot pepper sauce (to taste)
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
3/4 cup frozen peas and carrot
1 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, well drained
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat potato chips (baked,crushed)
1/2 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded)
cooking spray

1
Cook noodles, then drain in collinder and cool. Set aside.
2
In same pot, melt margarine over medium heat. When melted add onion and celery. Sweat 4 minutes.
3
Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes - do not brown.
4
Add bay leaf, dry mustard, skim milk and half and half and bring to a boil while stirring.
5
Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
6
Add the grainy mustard, peas and cheese and remove from heat. Stir till chesse is melted. Add lemon juice, dill, stir.
7
Add noodles and tuna to the sauce and mix throughly.
8
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
9
Place in a 9x9-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish and sprinkle with chips and cheese. Lightly spritz with cooking spray.
10
Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes until hot, bubbly and crisp on top.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces wide egg noodles, 1 tablespoon light margarine, 1 (5 ounce) onions, diced small, 2 celery ribs, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Sandy D'Amato'S Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter) 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.

Sandy D'Amato'S Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter)

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