Tuesday 29 July 2014

Tuna Casserole Pasta Recipe


From: FeelGoodFoodie

INGREDIENTS --

  • 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni 
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil 
  • 1 onion diced 
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour 
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 
  • 1 cup low fat milk 
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced 
  • 2 cup frozen peas & carrots 
  • 2 (5 oz) cans albacore tuna, drained 
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus 2 tbsp for topping) 
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs 


INSTRUCTIONS --


Pre-heat oven to 375F

Cook noodles al dente & set aside. 
Cook onions with coconut oil until soft, then add flour and stir well. 
Whisk in broth & milk, then add vegetables, and cook until sauce thickens.
Add tuna & cheese & cook another minute. 
Transfer pasta to the saucepan and mix well, then transfer everything to a lightly greased casserole dish. 
Top with cheddar cheese & breadcrumbs, and cook at 375F for 25-30 minutes.

VOILA! The most amazing Tuna Casserole you'll ever have! No more "Tuna Helper" days hehe.


*Feel Good Fact* Whole wheat pasta has 4 TIMES the amount of fiber in regular pasta, YAY!

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