SANDY D'AMATO'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE (LIGHTER)

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

Provided by MsSally

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 792.3, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.2

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