Tuna Casserole with Broccoli and Water Chestnuts

Name: Tuna Casserole with Broccoli and Water Chestnuts
Yield: serves 6, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried whole-grain angel hair pasta or fettuccine; Cooking spray; 2 5- or 6-ounce cans very low sodium albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked; 1 10.5-ounce can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup (lowest sodium available); 1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup bottled or canned mushrooms, drained (about 4 ounces); 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper (white preferred); 1 to 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs; 1 10-ounce package frozen broccoli florets or green beans

December 9, 2011

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Recipe information

Yield
serves 6, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces dried whole-grain angel hair pasta or fettuccine

Cooking spray

2 5- or 6-ounce cans very low sodium albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

1 10.5-ounce can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup (lowest sodium available)

1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup bottled or canned mushrooms, drained (about 4 ounces)

1/4 cup fat-free milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)

1 to 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs

1 10-ounce package frozen broccoli florets or green beans

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 3
Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Put the tuna, soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, milk, salt, and pepper in the casserole dish. Stir well.
Step 4
Stir in the pasta. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Arrange the broccoli around the edges of the casserole dish.
Step 5
Bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 243
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Total Fat: 3.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 0.0g
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Cholesterol: 23mg
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Sodium: 416mg
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Carbohydrates: 37g
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Fiber: 6g
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Sugars: 3g
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Protein: 21g
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Dietary Exchanges
Step 20
2 Starch
Step 21
1 Vegetable
Step 22
2 Very Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals

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