Zesty Tuna Noodle Bake Recipe

Name: Zesty Tuna Noodle Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce (preferably Frank's); 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 large stalk celery, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained; 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce (preferably Frank's)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 large stalk celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, hot sauce and pepper.
3
Add vegetables and tuna to sauce mixture.
4
Cook macaroni until extra-firm, about 6 minutes. (Make sure your pasta water is well-seasoned and your casserole will not need any additional salt).
5
Drain macaroni and mix with other ingredients.
6
Pour into greased casserole dish and top with grated cheese.
7
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, then turn heat to 400 until cheese reaches desired crispiness.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Zesty Tuna Noodle Bake 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.

Zesty Tuna Noodle Bake

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