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Sandy D'amato's Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter) Recipe

Sandy D'amato's Tuna Noodle Casserole (Lighter) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz wide egg noodles
1 tbsp light margarine
1 (5 oz) onions, diced small
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 1/2 tbsp flour
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp dry mustard (to taste)
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 cup half & half light cream
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 drops hot pepper sauce (to taste)
2 tbsp grainy mustard
3/4 cup frozen peas and carrot
1 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded )
1 (12 oz) can solid white tuna packed in water, well drained
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp dill weed
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat potato chips (baked,crushed )
1/2 cup 2% cheddar cheese (shredded )
cooking spray

Directions:

Cook noodles, then drain in collinder and cool. Set aside.
In same pot, melt margarine over medium heat. When melted add onion and celery. Sweat 4 minutes.
Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes - do not brown.
Add bay leaf, dry mustard, skim milk and half and half and bring to a boil while stirring.
Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
Add the grainy mustard, peas and cheese and remove from heat. Stir till chesse is melted. Add lemon juice, dill, stir.
Add noodles and tuna to the sauce and mix throughly.
Preheat oven to 350°F
Place in a 9x9-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish and sprinkle with chips and cheese. Lightly spritz with cooking spray.
Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes until hot, bubbly and crisp on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	623.73 Kcal (2611 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.55g	47%
Cholesterol	63.28mg	21%
Sodium	664.17mg	28%
Potassium	1361.3mg	29%
Total Carbs	67.42g	22%
Sugars	5.82g	23%
Dietary Fiber	6.18g	25%
Protein	19.39g	39%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	35%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	402.4mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.33 Kcal (989 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.57g	47%
Cholesterol	23.98mg	21%
Sodium	251.65mg	28%
Potassium	515.79mg	29%
Total Carbs	25.54g	22%
Sugars	2.21g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	25%
Protein	7.35g	39%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	35%
Iron	1.1mg	16%
Calcium	152.5mg	40%

* 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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