Apple Tuna Pasta Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c. macaroni
- 6 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 c. lowfat milk
- 2 c. processed American cheese
- 2 c. tuna in water, liquid removed
- 2 c. tart apples, core/dice
- 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine, melted
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs, soft
Directions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In saucepan, heat 6 tb butter or possibly margarine over low heat. Blend in flour and 3/4 ts salt. Add in lowfat milk all at once. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, till mix thickens and bubbles. Add in cheese; stir till cheese is melted.
- Stir in tuna, diced apples and liquid removed macaroni; turn into 12x7x2 inch baking dish. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
- Bake in 350F oven for 30 min, or possibly till apples are tender.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 294g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 622 | |
| Calories from Fat 325 | 52% |
| Total Fat 36.41g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 21.55g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium 501mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 36.94g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 9.11g | 6% |
| Protein 36.23g | 58% |
