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Tuna Broccoli Casserole

Tuna Broccoli Casserole

This Tuna Broccoli Casserole combines whole wheat egg noodles, tuna, and broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with golden breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 4 cups frozen broccoli florets thawed
  • 2 pouches albacore white tuna in water
  • cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk and seasonings until smooth; stir into pan. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in ¾ cup cheese until melted; stir in broccoli and tuna.
  • Spoon over noodles; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer.

Notes

This recipe is Test Kitchen Approved and is a perfect comfort food dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword broccoli, Casserole, comfort food, pasta, Tuna, Tuna Broccoli Casserole
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