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.

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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.

Cheesy Mac-Topped Casserole

INGREDIENTS :

Milk Cheese

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef

3 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen green beans, thawed, drained

1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PREPARE Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat with garlic and oregano in large nonstick skillet; drain. Stir in tomatoes and beans.

SPOON meat mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with Dinner. Cover.

BAKE 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven. Top with cheese; let stand, covered, 5 min. or until melted.

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Make Ahead

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

Substitute

Prepare using 2 cups frozen green beans or Italian green beans, thawed.

Make it Easy

If using foil to cover the casserole, spray foil with cooking spray before using. Place, sprayed-side down, over casserole to prevent sticking.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

390

Total fat

11 g

Saturated fat

6 g

Cholesterol

70 mg

Sodium

960 mg

Carbohydrate

44 g

Dietary fiber

4 g

Sugars

10 g

Protein

30 g

Vitamin A

20 %DV

Vitamin C

35 %DV

Calcium

45 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Low fat

Low calorie

Diet Exchange

2-1/2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 3 Meat (L) + 1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

The macaroni and cheese dinner and the 2% Cheddar cheese in this low-calorie low-fat meal team up to provide a good source of calcium. Carb Choices: 3

Layered Fiesta Casserole

INGREDIENTS :

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef

1 green pepper, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed

12 corn tortillas (6 inch)

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oven to 375°F.

BROWN meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.

SPREAD 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand 5 min. or until melted.

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Make Ahead

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

Makeover - How We Did It

Save 60 calories and 9 g of fat, including 4 g of saturated fat, per serving by using extra-lean ground beef instead of 80% lean ground beef and reduced fat Cheddar cheese instead of full-fat Cheddar.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

390

Total fat

11 g

Saturated fat

5 g

Cholesterol

65 mg

Sodium

1140 mg

Carbohydrate

46 g

Dietary fiber

6 g

Sugars

7 g

Protein

28 g

Vitamin A

30 %DV

Vitamin C

60 %DV

Calcium

50 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

2 Starch + 2 Vegetable + 3 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus

Make cooking Mexican easy with this low-calorie one-dish meal. Not only do the peppers and tomatoes provide vitamin C, but the cheese provides calcium. Carb Choices: 3

Favorite Tuna Casserole

INGREDIENTS :

Take 1 qt. (4 cups) water, 1 can (10-3/4 oz. ) condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna and mix & match your recipe from these options...

Click to Enlarge	pasta options	vegetable choices	KRAFT Shredded Cheese possibilities
	elbow macaroni	1 cup each peas and sliced celery	Cheddar
	rotini	2 cups broccoli florets	Finely Shredded Italian Style Five Cheese Blend
	fusilli	1 cup each peas and sliced carrots	Cheddar
	small shells	2 cups corn	Mexican Style

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

ADD 1 qt. water to 2 cups uncooked pasta in large skillet; cover. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, adding vegetables to the cooking water during the last 5 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Reduce heat to medium.

STIR in soup, drained and flaked tuna and 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheese.

TOP with additional 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheese; cover and cook an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Cooking Know-How

Cooking the pasta right in the skillet cuts down on dishes. Be sure to measure the exact amount of pasta and water, so that the pasta hydrates properly.

NUTRITION INFO :

Nutrition Information Per Serving Serving Size Calories Total fat Saturated fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary fiber Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron Exchange

elbow macaroni Makes 6 servings. 320 14 g 7 g 35 mg 640 mg 29 g 2 g 3 g 17 g 20 %DV 8 %DV 20 %DV 10 %DV

rotini Makes 6 servings. 270 11 g 5 g 30 mg 660 mg 27 g 2 g 2 g 17 g 20 %DV 20 %DV 25 %DV 10 %DV

fusilli Makes 6 servings. 320 14 g 7 g 35 mg 640 mg 31 g 3 g 4 g 17 g 70 %DV 10 %DV 20 %DV 10 %DV

small shells Makes 6 servings. 350 14 g 7 g 35 mg 640 mg 40 g 2 g 3 g 18 g 10 %DV 6 %DV 20 %DV 10 %DV