Cheesy Noodle Casserole

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Tofu provides extra protein for this one-dish meal; veggies help give it a healthy spin.

Cheesy Noodle Casserole
Photo: Peter Krumhardt
Prep Time:
25 mins
Slow Cook Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cup water

  • 1 10.75 ounce can reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 14.5 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)

  • 1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)

  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)

  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 8 ounce dried extra-wide noodles

  • 1 16 ounce package extra-firm tofu (fresh bean curd), drained, if necessary, and cubed*

  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Directions

  1. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker whisk together the water and cream of mushroom soup. Stir in tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

  3. If using low-heat setting, turn cooker to high-heat setting. Stir in uncooked noodles; cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Gently stir in tofu cubes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

*

To drain tofu, place it on a paper towel-lined plate for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
8g Fat
42g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Protein 17g

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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