Clean Eating Tuna Casserole

Submitted by TattooedMamaof2

"From an old copy of Clean Eating Magazine. We really enjoy this, I no longer have to feel guilty making tuna noodle casserole for the kids! I've made a few alterations to the original recipe"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon low-fat parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Bring a large stockpot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and carrots, cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, heat another large stockpot over medium-high heat. Mist with cooking spray and add celery and onion. Saute for about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
4. Add oil and flour and whisk briskly. Add milk, whisking in 1/4 cup at a time. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk in Dijon. Then stir in drained pasta, carrots, tuna, peas, and dill. Remove from heat.
5. Pour tuna pasta mixture into a large 8-to 10-cup casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned on top.

Reviews

[hoguepen]

Thank you, this is just what I was looking for. When you have picky eaters it helps to add vegetables anywhere you can.