Jazzed up Tuna Casserole

Submitted by Sharon123

"From Light&Tasty magazine, this perks up Mom's traditional tuna casserole. It's sure to be comfort food for the whole family."

 

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

ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked yolk-free wide egg noodles
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1 cup zucchini, grated
• 3⁄4 cup light sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated, and mixed with
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped

directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, zucchini, sour cream, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, thyme, oregano and salt; mix well. Spoon half into a 2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with tomato. cover and bake at 350*F. for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer. Yield: 6 servings.

Reviews

[mersaydees]

This is the lightest and tastiest tuna casserole I've had. I made this especially for work lunches and it's perfect. Thanks, Sharon! Made for Aussie Kiwi Recipe Swap 44, September 2010.

 

[BethHughes]

WOW... I was looking for a recipe using zucchini and tuna... boy what a scrumptious meal!! I served it with garlic bread (double starch, ok) and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly... wonderful comfort food!

 

[aspiringourmet]

excellent! I used whole wheat noodles, and threw in peas as well. Sprinkled a bit of good quality Romano over the top before baking. Otherwise, followed to a T and it turned out great. As with most casseroles, it was even better leftover the next day, reheated for lunch with a side salad. My husband raved and asked to put it in the monthly rotation. Thanks again for another great recipe Sharon!

 

[Nsremom]

yum. Different is good, and ALL the recipes on zaar have the canned soup. This is yummier. I doubled the noodles, as I have a big family.

 

[ltdsaloon16r]

Something a little different for tuna casserole..but it really is fantastic. We cant get part-skim mozzarella so I used the ordinary kind..great flavours and easy to put together..will be a family favourite. Thanks for sharing.