Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

INGREDIENTS :

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese

3/4 cup fat-free milk

1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing

1 can (12 oz.) white tuna in water, drained

1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package; pour over vegetables to drain macaroni and thaw vegetables. Return to saucepan.

STIR in Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing. Add tuna and 1/2 cup Cheddar; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; cover.

BAKE 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining Cheddar; bake 3 to 4 min. or until melted.

MORE :

Substitute

Substitute 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, cooked and drained, for the tuna.

Make Ahead

Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, covered, at 375°F for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; continue as directed.

Substitute

Prepare using 2 (5-oz.) cans tuna.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

420

Total fat

11 g

Saturated fat

5 g

Cholesterol

50 mg

Sodium

1330 mg

Carbohydrate

48 g

Dietary fiber

4 g

Sugars

9 g

Protein

32 g

Vitamin A

45 %DV

Vitamin C

60 %DV

Calcium

60 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Low fat

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

3 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 3 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Make this cheesy meal to delight your family tonight. As a bonus, the vegetables add a good source of vitamin A and C and the cheese provides calcium.