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Tangy Tomato Tuna Casserole

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta / Base

    • 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • Sauces and Condiments

    • 🍅 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)

  • Proteins

    • 🐟 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • Dairy

    • 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
    • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • ¼ cup sour cream

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, minced

  • Toppings

    • ½ cup bread crumbs
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, melted

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

3

Mix macaroni, tomato sauce, tuna, cottage cheese, onion, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt together in the prepared casserole dish. Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; spread over tuna mixture.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is cooked through and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

434

Calories

  • 30g
    Protein
  • 42g
    Carbs
  • 16g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly into the casserole.If desired, add herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.For added crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.