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    Home » Main Dish

    Tuna Noodle Casserole - a healthier version

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 Last updated: Feb 3, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A fresh take on the classic tuna noodle casserole with less fat, extra veggies, and more nutrition. This healthy tuna casserole recipe is one you will love to feed the family and one they will love to have you serve!
    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    This Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a healthier twist on the classic tuna noodle casserole that will make the whole family happy at the dinner table. It is quick and easy to assemble, and any leftovers are easy to reheat making it a great option for portable lunches.


    This healthy tuna noodle casserole with extra veggies and reduced fat is a great idea for dinner tonight, especially for busy families! And, it's also a great potluck item!

    Tuna Noodle Casserole
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🙋 Recipe FAQ's
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🏫 What I've Learned
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

    ✔️ This healthy tuna casserole recipe is rich in omega-3 fats and b-vitamins.

    ✔️ It is a skinny tuna noodle casserole with 4 generous servings with under 300 calories, 24 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat per serving.

    ✔️ The addition of extra veggies and the crunchy topping brings more flavor to the recipe.

    Sauce mixture  for tuna casserole.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Canned Solid White Tuna Fish, I recommend you purchase tuna packed in water rather than oil to keep this recipe lower fat.

    Whole wheat egg Noodles, thin or wide, whatever your preference is.Egg Noodles: Thin or wide, whatever your preference is.

    Canned soup, I used cream of mushroom, but cream of celery works great here also.

    Fat free milk

    Fat free Greek yogurt, I used this to replace the original mayonnaise in the recipe to increase nutrition and decrease fat.

    Dry mustard

    Fresh mushrooms

    Frozen peas

    Italian style bread crumbs Smoked paprika

    Unbaked casserole without the cracker topping

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish generously with cooking spray. Set aside.
    2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions.
    3. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, mayonnaise, and mustard.
    4. Stir in the tuna, mushrooms and green peas. Add salt and black pepper as needed.
    5. Drain the noodles and add them to the soup mixture. Stir until blended.
    6. Transfer to 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
    7. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole.
    8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
    Ingredients for topping the casserole.

    🙋 Recipe FAQ's

    What are traditional tuna casserole recipes made with?

    A traditional tuna noodle casserole is made with canned soup, cheddar cheese, canned mushrooms, and topped with crushed potato chips.

    Is this healthy tuna noodle casserole recipe considered low fat?

    A low fat recipe has 3 grams of fat or less per serving. I made this recipe with healthier alternatives changing nutrition to 5 grams of fat per serving, so it does not fit the low fat profile. However, it does fit the reduced fat profile, which is 25% less fat than the traditional recipes fat content.

    Do you cook the noodles before adding them to the casserole?

    Yes, I like to cook the noodles until they are almost al dente to eliminate a mushy noodle. The noodles will continue to cook when the casserole is baking.

    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    💭 Tips

    • Cooking fresh mushrooms before adding them to the casserole eliminates the water from the fresh mushroom, keeping the casserole from becoming watery when baking.
    • Stir in 1 - 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without the cheese.
    • Cook the noodles until they are just under al dente. This keeps the noodles from becoming mushy when baking the casserole.

    📖 Variations

    • Sub your favorite veggies for the mushrooms and peas. Frozen peas and carrots or mixed vegetables are popular.
    • Substitute the bread crumb topping for crushed saltine crackers, buttery round crackers, crushed potato chips, or french fried onions.
    • Sprinkle the top of the casserole with a tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
    • Use canned chicken instead of canned tuna.
    • Substitute 1-2 teaspoons of yellow mustard or dijon mustard for the dried mustard.

    🍽 Equipment

    Large pot

    Colander

    Large mixing bowl

    Mixing spoon

    Rubber scraper

    2 quart casserole dish, this one will work great. The casserole dish in the photos are a 2 quart vintage corelle ware dish that is available on Amazon also.

    Baked casserole with a portion taken out of the dish.

    🏫 What I've Learned

    It was easy to make this classic tuna casserole healthier by substituting fat free products (milk and greek yogurt) and eliminating the butter from the topping of the casserole.


    Using whole wheat pasta in place of white pasta boosts the nutritional values, increasing fiber and lowering carbohydrates. The protein and

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    📖 Recipe

    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A fresh take on the classic tuna noodle casserole with less fat, extra veggies, and more nutrition. This healthy tuna casserole recipe is one you will love to feed the family and one they will love to have you serve!
    4.60 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 296 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • colander
    • mixing bowls
    • Large wooden spoon
    • rubber spatula
    • 2 quart casserole dish

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups whole wheat egg noodles
    • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
    • ½ cup fat free milk
    • 2 tablespoons fat free greek yogurt
    • ½ teaspoons ground dry mustard
    • 6 ounces solid white tuna , drained
    • 8 ounces mushrooms , sliced
    • 1 cup green peas

    For the Topping:

    • ¼ cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
    • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoons black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish generously with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
    • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the mushrooms for 7 minutes, until water has released.
    • In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, mayonnaise, and mustard.Stir in the tuna, mushrooms and green peas. Add salt and black pepper as needed.
    • Transfer the noodles to the soup mixture. Stir until blended.
    • Transfer to 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
    • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle over top of the tuna casserole.
    • Bake the tuna casserole in the oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 814mgPotassium: 613mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Tuna Noodle Casserole
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. WiseAcre

      February 11, 2009 at 3:47 pm

      I've always called it Tuna Noodle Surprise. The surprise comes from me cooking. I use cream of celery instead - mushrooms are not part of my diet.

      It's been a long time since we last had some so tonight I might just surprise my daughter who's visiting.

      Reply
    2. Robin Sue

      February 11, 2009 at 3:23 pm

      Do you know what is funny? I love everyone elses' tuna casseroles but when I make it it turns out gross. Why is that? I will have to try your recipe for sure. Maybe we will like THIS one.

      Reply
    3. Pam

      February 11, 2009 at 3:01 pm

      How did I miss this yesterday? It takes me back to my childhood - I haven't had tuna casserole in years. Looks fantastic Shelby.

      Reply
    4. Bunny

      February 11, 2009 at 3:32 am

      This is great , a true comfort food!

      Reply
    5. Elyse

      February 11, 2009 at 3:10 am

      You know, I am not a tuna-casserole kind of girl, but your dish look soooo good, that I may just have to try it!

      Reply
    6. Kevin

      February 11, 2009 at 3:05 am

      I like the sound of a tuna casserole and it looks really good!

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