Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fresh Tomatoes

July 10, 2013

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A family favorite, and good comfort food! Easy to make and always delicious.

1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 large banana peppers (or 1 medium bell pepper), coarsely chopped
1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
5 tbl. butter
10 oz. mushrooms (stems and caps), peeled & sliced ¼” thick (about 4 cups)
2 tsp. soy sauce
¼ cup sherry
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 cups of liquid comprised of low-sodium chicken broth and the liquid from draining the cans of tuna
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. sea salt
1 cup fresh or frozen English peas, par-boiled (if using canned do not pre-cook)
15 oz. of canned Albacore tuna, packed in water, drained (reserve the liquid from draining the tuna!)
sea salt & ground black pepper to taste
12 oz. egg noodles
1 small can of whole black olives (optional)
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 tbl. Canola oil
Parmesan cheese
3 or 4 fresh tomatoes, sliced

• In a 12” skillet, cook the onions, chopped peppers and celery in 2 tbl. of the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until softened (about 5 minutes) • Increase heat to medium-high and add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1174

Sodium
1856mg
77% DV

Fat
68g
105% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
11g
45% DV