Creamy Tuna-Noodle Toss
This stovetop version of tuna noodle casserole gets a lighter touch with a spritz of lemon and a generous addition peas.
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Creamy Tuna-Noodle Toss
Directions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, adding the peas the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to pan.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter. Add onion, garlic, and black pepper; cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is just tender. Stir in flour until blended. Add 1 1/4 cups milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; add tuna and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
- Pour tuna mixture over noodles and peas in pan. Toss gently to combine. If desired, stir in additional milk, 1 tablespoon at at time until it reached desired consistency. Season to taste with salt. Divide among four shallow bowls. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and additional pepper.
Nutrition Facts (Creamy Tuna-Noodle Toss)
- Per serving:
- 438 kcal ,
- 16 g fat
- (9 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 4 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 89 mg chol. ,
- 614 mg sodium ,
- 48 g carb. ,
- 4 g fiber ,
- 9 g sugar ,
- 25 g pro.