Hearty Tuna Casserole

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Hearty Tuna Casserole

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked egg noodles

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna

drained

½ cup chopped celery

⅓ cup chopped green onions

⅓ cup sour cream

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

½ cup mayonnaise

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon salt

1 small zucchini

sliced

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 tomato

chopped

Gerry's Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil add noodles and cook until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine noodles tuna celery and green onion. Stir in sour cream mustard and mayonnaise. Season with salt and thyme. Spoon 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini over the mixture. Top with the remaining noodles followed by a layer of zucchini. Top the entire casserole with cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the casserole with tomatoes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Hearty Tuna Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 355.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 15.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 24.5g 38%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 55.7mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 663.3IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.4mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 64.3mcg 16%

Calcium: 183.6mg 18%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 37.4mg 13%

Potassium: 308mg 9%

Sodium: 363.7mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 220.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.