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Mom's Tuna Casserole

melshealthybowl
my mom's classic tuna casserole, now upgraded with a healthy dose of protein-packed chickpea pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chickpea pasta
  • 2 cans tuna (10oz total, drained)
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetable (12oz)
  • 1 cup mushroom diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 can cream of mushroom (10 oz)
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning
  • creole seasoning (or salt and pepper to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chickpea pasta for 7 minutes (al dente). Save 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pot, sauté the mushrooms in olive oil until slightly tender. Add garlic and onion until fragrant.
  • Add about half of the pasta water to deglaze the pot, then add the frozen vegetables and celery—season with mushroom seasoning. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom. Add the remaining pasta water to the cream of mushroom can to get the most out of the condensed soup. Stirring continuously until it thickens—season with creole seasoning or Salt and pepper.
  • Remove the mixture from heat, add the cooked chickpea pasta and drained tuna in the pot, and mix until well combined.
  • In a baking dish, spread half of the pasta mixture and sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Pour the remaining pasta mixture, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and some more creole seasoning, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until it's golden and bubbly.

Notes

The result is a casserole that's both nostalgic and nutritious, oozing with creamy, cheesy goodness and a touch of innovation. The chickpea pasta not only adds a protein punch but also makes it gluten-free. It's the ultimate comfort food for a busy weeknight or a special Sunday family dinner.

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Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 942mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3223IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 7mg
Keyword canned tuna, tuna casserole, tuna recipe
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