Italian Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe

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Italian Tuna Pasta Bake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and refresh in cold water to stop it from over cooking.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until soft.
  4. Stir the corn flour into the water until dissolved, then add to the onion pan along with the tomato soup.
  5. Bring to a boil, add the herbs and then cook gently, stirring for five minutes.
  6. Mix in the flaked tuna and heat through. Season to taste.
  7. Mix into cooked pasta.
  8. For the cheese and spinach sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until transparent.
  9. Add the flour and continue stirring the mixture all the time.
  10. Gradually pour in the milk and keep stirring until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
  11. Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
  12. Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 c grated Cheddar cheese.
  13. Grease a baking dish and add the tuna and tomato mixed with the pasta, and then pour the spinach sauce over top.
  14. Sprinkle with some grated Cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.
  15. This can also be frozen. Assemble casserole but do not sprinkle with cheese or bake. Thaw in refrigerator before baking. Sprinkle with cheese and bake according to normal instructions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.65 Kcal (1744 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.77g 26%
Cholesterol 45.91mg 15%
Sodium 270.07mg 11%
Potassium 217.82mg 5%
Total Carbs 50.48g 17%
Sugars 4.96g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.35g 13%
Protein 15.48g 31%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 245.7mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.92 Kcal (804 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 26%
Cholesterol 21.15mg 15%
Sodium 124.41mg 11%
Potassium 100.33mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.25g 17%
Sugars 2.28g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 13%
Protein 7.13g 31%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 10%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 113.2mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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