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.

One-Dish Tuna Casseroles

INGREDIENTS :

Take 2 cups uncooked bite-sized pasta, 1/2 cup each MIRACLE WHIP Dressing and milk, 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna and mix & match your recipe from these options...

Click to Enlarge	seasoning options	special addition choices	topping possibilities
	1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa	corn, drained canned black beans	3/4 cup tortilla chips, crushed
	1 Tbsp. curry powder	peas, sliced mushrooms	1/4 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
	1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained	green beans, sliced black olives	3/4 cup garlic croutons
	1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard	chopped celery, chopped apples	1/4 cup PLANTERS Walnut Pieces

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Cook pasta as directed on pkg; drain.

MIX dressing and milk in 2-qt. casserole dish until well blended. Add pasta, cheese, drained and flaked tuna, seasoning and 1/2 cup each of the special additions. Sprinkle with the topping.

BAKE 35 min. or until heated through.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve any one of these easy-to-make dishes with your favorite hot steamed vegetable.

Food Facts

Try preparing with elbow macaroni, rotini, penne or small shells.

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

1 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Salsa Makes 4 servings. 590 26 g 11 g 60 mg 1150 mg 63 g 5 g 9 g 28 g 15 %DV 8 %DV 40 %DV 20 %DV

1 Tbsp. curry powder Makes 4 servings. 540 27 g 10 g 60 mg 680 mg 48 g 4 g 7 g 27 g 15 %DV 6 %DV 35 %DV 20 %DV

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes,drained Makes 4 servings. 540 25 g 10 g 60 mg 900 mg 51 g 3 g 8 g 26 g 25 %DV 10 %DV 40 %DV 20 %DV

1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard Makes 4 servings. 540 28 g 10 g 60 mg 780 mg 46 g 2 g 9 g 25 g 15 %DV 2 %DV 35 %DV 15 %DV

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